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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.94, 13,298.04 and 2,538.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.94, 13,298.04 and 2,538.90 is: 3,808.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.94 : 13,298.04 = 2,538.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.94/13,298.04 = 2,538.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.94x = 13,298.04 × 2,538.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.94x = 33,762,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762,393.76/8,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.96

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