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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.24, 13,294.05 and 2,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.24, 13,294.05 and 2,707.24 is: 4,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.24 : 13,294.05 = 2,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.24/13,294.05 = 2,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.24x = 13,294.05 × 2,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.24x = 35,990,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,990,183.92/8,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.61

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