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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.45, 13,313.08 and 2,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.45, 13,313.08 and 2,301.04 is: 3,451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.45 : 13,313.08 = 2,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.45/13,313.08 = 2,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.45x = 13,313.08 × 2,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.45x = 30,633,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,633,851.53/8,875.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.53

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