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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.41, 13,313.97 and 2,302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.41, 13,313.97 and 2,302.38 is: 3,453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.41 : 13,313.97 = 2,302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.41/13,313.97 = 2,302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.41x = 13,313.97 × 2,302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.41x = 30,653,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653,818.25/8,876.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.40

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