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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.81, 13,293.41 and 2,706.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.81, 13,293.41 and 2,706.81 is: 4,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.81 : 13,293.41 = 2,706.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.81/13,293.41 = 2,706.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.81x = 13,293.41 × 2,706.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.81x = 35,982,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,982,721.59/8,862.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.97

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