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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.26, 13,312.71 and 2,301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.26, 13,312.71 and 2,301.21 is: 3,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.26 : 13,312.71 = 2,301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.26/13,312.71 = 2,301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.26x = 13,312.71 × 2,301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.26x = 30,635,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635,341.38/8,875.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.77

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