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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.52, 13,298.92 and 2,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.52, 13,298.92 and 2,708.52 is: 4,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.52 : 13,298.92 = 2,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.52/13,298.92 = 2,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.52x = 13,298.92 × 2,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.52x = 36,020,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,020,390.80/8,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.43

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