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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.31, 13,312.84 and 2,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.31, 13,312.84 and 2,302.08 is: 3,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.31 : 13,312.84 = 2,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.31/13,312.84 = 2,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.31x = 13,312.84 × 2,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.31x = 30,647,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,647,222.71/8,876.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.70

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