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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.08, 13,292.03 and 2,288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.08, 13,292.03 and 2,288.72 is: 3,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.08 : 13,292.03 = 2,288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.08/13,292.03 = 2,288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.08x = 13,292.03 × 2,288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.08x = 30,421,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,421,773.85/8,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.80

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