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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.36, 13,312.80 and 2,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.36, 13,312.80 and 2,952.32 is: 4,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.36 : 13,312.80 = 2,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.36/13,312.80 = 2,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.36x = 13,312.80 × 2,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.36x = 39,303,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,303,645.70/8,876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.90

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