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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.01, 13,299.44 and 2,292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.01, 13,299.44 and 2,292.65 is: 3,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.01 : 13,299.44 = 2,292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.01/13,299.44 = 2,292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.01x = 13,299.44 × 2,292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.01x = 30,490,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490,961.12/8,867.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.70

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