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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.48, 13,310.22 and 2,299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.48, 13,310.22 and 2,299.73 is: 3,449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.48 : 13,310.22 = 2,299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.48/13,310.22 = 2,299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.48x = 13,310.22 × 2,299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.48x = 30,609,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,609,854.31/8,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.59

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