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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.37, 13,449.50 and 2,302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.37, 13,449.50 and 2,302.84 is: 3,454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.37 : 13,449.50 = 2,302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.37/13,449.50 = 2,302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.37x = 13,449.50 × 2,302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.37x = 30,972,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,046.58/8,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.25

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