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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.21, 13,302.32 and 2,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.21, 13,302.32 and 2,295.06 is: 3,442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.21 : 13,302.32 = 2,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.21/13,302.32 = 2,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.21x = 13,302.32 × 2,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.21x = 30,529,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,529,611.06/8,868.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.59

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