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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.21, 13,301.64 and 2,293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.21, 13,301.64 and 2,293.43 is: 3,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.21 : 13,301.64 = 2,293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.21/13,301.64 = 2,293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.21x = 13,301.64 × 2,293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.21x = 30,506,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506,313.72/8,867.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.35

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