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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.27, 13,288.99 and 2,286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.27, 13,288.99 and 2,286.22 is: 3,428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.27 : 13,288.99 = 2,286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.27/13,288.99 = 2,286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.27x = 13,288.99 × 2,286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.27x = 30,381,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381,554.72/8,860.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.96

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