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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.29, 13,293.91 and 2,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.29, 13,293.91 and 2,288.96 is: 3,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.29 : 13,293.91 = 2,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.29/13,293.91 = 2,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.29x = 13,293.91 × 2,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.29x = 30,429,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,429,216.79/8,863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.17

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