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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.25, 13,314.48 and 2,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.25, 13,314.48 and 2,302.04 is: 3,453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.25 : 13,314.48 = 2,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.25/13,314.48 = 2,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.25x = 13,314.48 × 2,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.25x = 30,650,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,650,415.30/8,876.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.08

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