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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.53, 13,297.83 and 2,623.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.53, 13,297.83 and 2,623.53 is: 3,936.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.53 : 13,297.83 = 2,623.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.53/13,297.83 = 2,623.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.53x = 13,297.83 × 2,623.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.53x = 34,887,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887,255.94/8,863.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.05

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