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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.48, 13,293.24 and 2,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.48, 13,293.24 and 2,706 is: 4,058.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.48 : 13,293.24 = 2,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.48/13,293.24 = 2,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.48x = 13,293.24 × 2,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.48x = 35,971,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971,507.44/8,862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.85

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