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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.21, 13,303.82 and 2,296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.21, 13,303.82 and 2,296.06 is: 3,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.21 : 13,303.82 = 2,296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.21/13,303.82 = 2,296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.21x = 13,303.82 × 2,296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.21x = 30,546,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,546,368.95/8,869.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.09

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