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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.68, 13,284.95 and 2,282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.68, 13,284.95 and 2,282.82 is: 3,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.68 : 13,284.95 = 2,282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.68/13,284.95 = 2,282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.68x = 13,284.95 × 2,282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.68x = 30,327,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,327,088.33/8,856.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.21

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