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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.28, 13,338.07 and 2,228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.28, 13,338.07 and 2,228.76 is: 3,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.28 : 13,338.07 = 2,228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.28/13,338.07 = 2,228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.28x = 13,338.07 × 2,228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.28x = 29,727,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,727,356.89/8,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.05

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