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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.38, 13,316.16 and 2,303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.38, 13,316.16 and 2,303.17 is: 3,454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.38 : 13,316.16 = 2,303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.38/13,316.16 = 2,303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.38x = 13,316.16 × 2,303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.38x = 30,669,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669,355.57/8,877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.78

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