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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.44, 13,293.72 and 2,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.44, 13,293.72 and 2,706 is: 4,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.44 : 13,293.72 = 2,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.44/13,293.72 = 2,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.44x = 13,293.72 × 2,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.44x = 35,972,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,972,806.32/8,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.56

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