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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.59, 13,296.94 and 2,290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.59, 13,296.94 and 2,290.33 is: 3,435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.59 : 13,296.94 = 2,290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.59/13,296.94 = 2,290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.59x = 13,296.94 × 2,290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.59x = 30,454,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,454,380.59/8,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.51

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