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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.92, 13,286.84 and 2,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.92, 13,286.84 and 2,284.04 is: 3,426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.92 : 13,286.84 = 2,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.92/13,286.84 = 2,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.92x = 13,286.84 × 2,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.92x = 30,347,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,347,674.03/8,857.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.05

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