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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.04, 13,279.92 and 2,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.04, 13,279.92 and 2,280.32 is: 3,420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.04 : 13,279.92 = 2,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.04/13,279.92 = 2,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.04x = 13,279.92 × 2,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.04x = 30,282,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,282,467.17/8,854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.19

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