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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.44, 13,301.10 and 2,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.44, 13,301.10 and 2,709 is: 4,063.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.44 : 13,301.10 = 2,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.44/13,301.10 = 2,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.44x = 13,301.10 × 2,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.44x = 36,032,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,032,679.90/8,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.94

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