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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.35, 13,296.57 and 2,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.35, 13,296.57 and 2,290.08 is: 3,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.35 : 13,296.57 = 2,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.35/13,296.57 = 2,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.35x = 13,296.57 × 2,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.35x = 30,450,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,450,209.03/8,864.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.13

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