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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.34, 13,292.07 and 2,287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.34, 13,292.07 and 2,287.08 is: 3,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.34 : 13,292.07 = 2,287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.34/13,292.07 = 2,287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.34x = 13,292.07 × 2,287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.34x = 30,400,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,400,018.88/8,861.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.63

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