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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.28, 13,339.57 and 2,229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.28, 13,339.57 and 2,229.76 is: 3,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.28 : 13,339.57 = 2,229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.28/13,339.57 = 2,229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.28x = 13,339.57 × 2,229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.28x = 29,744,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,744,039.60/8,893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.55

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