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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.20, 13,299.34 and 3,022.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.20, 13,299.34 and 3,022.36 is: 4,533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.20 : 13,299.34 = 3,022.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.20/13,299.34 = 3,022.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.20x = 13,299.34 × 3,022.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.20x = 40,195,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195,393.24/8,866.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.55

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