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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.69, 13,284.35 and 2,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.69, 13,284.35 and 2,281.90 is: 3,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.69 : 13,284.35 = 2,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.69/13,284.35 = 2,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.69x = 13,284.35 × 2,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.69x = 30,313,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,313,558.27/8,855.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.06

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