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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.39, 13,307.54 and 2,298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.39, 13,307.54 and 2,298.07 is: 3,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.39 : 13,307.54 = 2,298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.39/13,307.54 = 2,298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.39x = 13,307.54 × 2,298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.39x = 30,581,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581,591.91/8,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.83

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