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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.55, 13,443.79 and 2,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.55, 13,443.79 and 2,299.04 is: 3,448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.55 : 13,443.79 = 2,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.55/13,443.79 = 2,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.55x = 13,443.79 × 2,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.55x = 30,907,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907,738.00/8,962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.54

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