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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.66, 13,310.26 and 2,299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.66, 13,310.26 and 2,299.62 is: 3,449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.66 : 13,310.26 = 2,299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.66/13,310.26 = 2,299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.66x = 13,310.26 × 2,299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.66x = 30,608,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608,540.10/8,873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.37

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