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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.92, 13,313.92 and 2,301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.92, 13,313.92 and 2,301.64 is: 3,452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.92 : 13,313.92 = 2,301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.92/13,313.92 = 2,301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.92x = 13,313.92 × 2,301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.92x = 30,643,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,643,850.83/8,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.47

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