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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.54, 13,297.82 and 2,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.54, 13,297.82 and 2,623.52 is: 3,936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.54 : 13,297.82 = 2,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.54/13,297.82 = 2,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.54x = 13,297.82 × 2,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.54x = 34,887,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887,096.73/8,863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.02

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