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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.08, 13,311.57 and 2,300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.08, 13,311.57 and 2,300.76 is: 3,450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.08 : 13,311.57 = 2,300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.08/13,311.57 = 2,300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.08x = 13,311.57 × 2,300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.08x = 30,626,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,626,727.79/8,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.87

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