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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.63, 13,295.40 and 2,623.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.63, 13,295.40 and 2,623.67 is: 3,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.63 : 13,295.40 = 2,623.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.63/13,295.40 = 2,623.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.63x = 13,295.40 × 2,623.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.63x = 34,882,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,882,797.83/8,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.50

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