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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.32, 13,290.78 and 2,938.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.32, 13,290.78 and 2,938.16 is: 4,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.32 : 13,290.78 = 2,938.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.32/13,290.78 = 2,938.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.32x = 13,290.78 × 2,938.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.32x = 39,050,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,050,438.16/8,862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.34

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