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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.03, 13,308.04 and 2,298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.03, 13,308.04 and 2,298.21 is: 3,447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.03 : 13,308.04 = 2,298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.03/13,308.04 = 2,298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.03x = 13,308.04 × 2,298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.03x = 30,584,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,584,678.42/8,872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.32

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