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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.44, 13,295.10 and 2,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.44, 13,295.10 and 2,705 is: 4,057.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.44 : 13,295.10 = 2,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.44/13,295.10 = 2,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.44x = 13,295.10 × 2,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.44x = 35,963,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,963,245.50/8,862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.94

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