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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.16, 13,442.58 and 2,807.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.16, 13,442.58 and 2,807.16 is: 4,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.16 : 13,442.58 = 2,807.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.16/13,442.58 = 2,807.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.16x = 13,442.58 × 2,807.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.16x = 37,735,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735,472.87/8,963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.06

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