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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.67, 13,295.97 and 2,290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.67, 13,295.97 and 2,290.34 is: 3,435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.67 : 13,295.97 = 2,290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.67/13,295.97 = 2,290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.67x = 13,295.97 × 2,290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.67x = 30,452,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,452,291.93/8,864.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.24

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