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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.44, 13,304.10 and 2,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.44, 13,304.10 and 2,711 is: 4,066.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.44 : 13,304.10 = 2,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.44/13,304.10 = 2,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.44x = 13,304.10 × 2,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.44x = 36,067,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,067,415.10/8,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.94

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