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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.92, 13,329.96 and 2,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.92, 13,329.96 and 2,223.47 is: 3,335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.92 : 13,329.96 = 2,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.92/13,329.96 = 2,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.92x = 13,329.96 × 2,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.92x = 29,638,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,638,699.51/8,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.09

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