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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.17, 13,296.72 and 2,290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.17, 13,296.72 and 2,290.84 is: 3,435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.17 : 13,296.72 = 2,290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.17/13,296.72 = 2,290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.17x = 13,296.72 × 2,290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.17x = 30,460,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,460,658.04/8,865.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.99

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