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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.28, 13,299.41 and 2,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.28, 13,299.41 and 2,292.43 is: 3,438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.28 : 13,299.41 = 2,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.28/13,299.41 = 2,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.28x = 13,299.41 × 2,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.28x = 30,487,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,487,955.00/8,866.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.64

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