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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.77, 13,313.65 and 2,301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.77, 13,313.65 and 2,301.81 is: 3,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.77 : 13,313.65 = 2,301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.77/13,313.65 = 2,301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.77x = 13,313.65 × 2,301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.77x = 30,645,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,645,492.71/8,875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.71

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