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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.62, 13,305.18 and 2,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.62, 13,305.18 and 2,295.72 is: 3,443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.62 : 13,305.18 = 2,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.62/13,305.18 = 2,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.62x = 13,305.18 × 2,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.62x = 30,544,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544,967.83/8,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.77

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