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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.23, 13,290.14 and 2,622.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.23, 13,290.14 and 2,622.38 is: 3,932.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.23 : 13,290.14 = 2,622.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.23/13,290.14 = 2,622.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.23x = 13,290.14 × 2,622.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.23x = 34,851,767.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,851,767.61/8,863.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.18

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