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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.38, 13,285.17 and 2,933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.38, 13,285.17 and 2,933.25 is: 4,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.38 : 13,285.17 = 2,933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.38/13,285.17 = 2,933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.38x = 13,285.17 × 2,933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.38x = 38,968,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,968,724.90/8,856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.08

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