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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.92, 13,312.42 and 2,300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.92, 13,312.42 and 2,300.64 is: 3,450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.92 : 13,312.42 = 2,300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.92/13,312.42 = 2,300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.92x = 13,312.42 × 2,300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.92x = 30,627,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627,085.95/8,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.97

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