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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.68, 13,295.04 and 2,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.68, 13,295.04 and 2,707.68 is: 4,061.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.68 : 13,295.04 = 2,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.68/13,295.04 = 2,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.68x = 13,295.04 × 2,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.68x = 35,998,713.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,998,713.91/8,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.37

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