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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.44, 13,297.28 and 2,538.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.44, 13,297.28 and 2,538.41 is: 3,808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.44 : 13,297.28 = 2,538.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.44/13,297.28 = 2,538.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.44x = 13,297.28 × 2,538.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.44x = 33,753,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753,948.52/8,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.22

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