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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.66, 13,301.73 and 2,293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.66, 13,301.73 and 2,293.83 is: 3,440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.66 : 13,301.73 = 2,293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.66/13,301.73 = 2,293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.66x = 13,301.73 × 2,293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.66x = 30,511,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,511,907.33/8,867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.81

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