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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.80, 13,439.99 and 2,296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.80, 13,439.99 and 2,296.35 is: 3,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.80 : 13,439.99 = 2,296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.80/13,439.99 = 2,296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.80x = 13,439.99 × 2,296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.80x = 30,862,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,862,921.04/8,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.60

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