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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.09, 13,297.70 and 2,290.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.09, 13,297.70 and 2,290.83 is: 3,436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.09 : 13,297.70 = 2,290.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.09/13,297.70 = 2,290.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.09x = 13,297.70 × 2,290.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.09x = 30,462,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,462,758.64/8,865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.26

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