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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.44, 13,298.78 and 2,539.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.44, 13,298.78 and 2,539.41 is: 3,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.44 : 13,298.78 = 2,539.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.44/13,298.78 = 2,539.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.44x = 13,298.78 × 2,539.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.44x = 33,771,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771,054.92/8,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.72

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