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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.92, 13,295.30 and 2,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.92, 13,295.30 and 2,622.24 is: 3,934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.92 : 13,295.30 = 2,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.92/13,295.30 = 2,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.92x = 13,295.30 × 2,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.92x = 34,863,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,863,467.47/8,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.08

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