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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.31, 13,308.35 and 2,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.31, 13,308.35 and 2,299.08 is: 3,448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.31 : 13,308.35 = 2,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.31/13,308.35 = 2,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.31x = 13,308.35 × 2,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.31x = 30,596,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,596,949.82/8,873.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.20

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