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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.08, 13,303.92 and 2,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.08, 13,303.92 and 2,296.32 is: 3,444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.08 : 13,303.92 = 2,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.08/13,303.92 = 2,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.08x = 13,303.92 × 2,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.08x = 30,550,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550,057.57/8,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.17

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