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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.29, 13,296.26 and 2,622.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.29, 13,296.26 and 2,622.34 is: 3,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.29 : 13,296.26 = 2,622.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.29/13,296.26 = 2,622.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.29x = 13,296.26 × 2,622.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.29x = 34,867,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,867,234.86/8,862.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.34

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