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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.08, 13,305.42 and 2,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.08, 13,305.42 and 2,297.32 is: 3,445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.08 : 13,305.42 = 2,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.08/13,305.42 = 2,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.08x = 13,305.42 × 2,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.08x = 30,566,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,566,807.47/8,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.67

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