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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.85, 13,309.75 and 2,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.85, 13,309.75 and 2,299.52 is: 3,449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.85 : 13,309.75 = 2,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.85/13,309.75 = 2,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.85x = 13,309.75 × 2,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.85x = 30,606,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,606,072.47/8,873.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.02

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