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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.13, 13,305.93 and 2,296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.13, 13,305.93 and 2,296.44 is: 3,444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.13 : 13,305.93 = 2,296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.13/13,305.93 = 2,296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.13x = 13,305.93 × 2,296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.13x = 30,556,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,556,269.89/8,870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.85

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