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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.73, 13,284.36 and 2,281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.73, 13,284.36 and 2,281.86 is: 3,422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.73 : 13,284.36 = 2,281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.73/13,284.36 = 2,281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.73x = 13,284.36 × 2,281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.73x = 30,313,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,313,049.71/8,855.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.99

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