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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.66, 13,302.96 and 2,294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.66, 13,302.96 and 2,294.82 is: 3,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.66 : 13,302.96 = 2,294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.66/13,302.96 = 2,294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.66x = 13,302.96 × 2,294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.66x = 30,527,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527,898.67/8,868.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.22

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