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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.44, 13,315.96 and 2,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.44, 13,315.96 and 2,303.60 is: 3,455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.44 : 13,315.96 = 2,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.44/13,315.96 = 2,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.44x = 13,315.96 × 2,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.44x = 30,674,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,674,645.46/8,877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.35

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