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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.48, 13,296.24 and 2,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.48, 13,296.24 and 2,708 is: 4,061.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.48 : 13,296.24 = 2,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.48/13,296.24 = 2,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.48x = 13,296.24 × 2,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.48x = 36,006,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,006,217.92/8,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.85

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