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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.65, 13,300.71 and 2,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.65, 13,300.71 and 2,292.96 is: 3,439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.65 : 13,300.71 = 2,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.65/13,300.71 = 2,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.65x = 13,300.71 × 2,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.65x = 30,497,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,497,996.00/8,866.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.63

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