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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.02, 13,300.94 and 2,293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.02, 13,300.94 and 2,293.65 is: 3,440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.02 : 13,300.94 = 2,293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.02/13,300.94 = 2,293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.02x = 13,300.94 × 2,293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.02x = 30,507,701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507,701.03/8,868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.19

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