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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.32, 13,300.86 and 2,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.32, 13,300.86 and 2,292.96 is: 3,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.32 : 13,300.86 = 2,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.32/13,300.86 = 2,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.32x = 13,300.86 × 2,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.32x = 30,498,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,498,339.95/8,867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.41

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