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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.02, 13,282.54 and 2,281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.02, 13,282.54 and 2,281.22 is: 3,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.02 : 13,282.54 = 2,281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.02/13,282.54 = 2,281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.02x = 13,282.54 × 2,281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.02x = 30,300,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300,395.90/8,855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.83

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