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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.58, 13,304.82 and 2,296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.58, 13,304.82 and 2,296.25 is: 3,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.58 : 13,304.82 = 2,296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.58/13,304.82 = 2,296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.58x = 13,304.82 × 2,296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.58x = 30,551,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551,126.40/8,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.10

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