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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.33, 13,253.88 and 2,912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.33, 13,253.88 and 2,912.34 is: 4,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.33 : 13,253.88 = 2,912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.33/13,253.88 = 2,912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.33x = 13,253.88 × 2,912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.33x = 38,599,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599,804.88/8,834.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.30

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