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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.84, 13,317.28 and 2,303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.84, 13,317.28 and 2,303.86 is: 3,455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.84 : 13,317.28 = 2,303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.84/13,317.28 = 2,303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.84x = 13,317.28 × 2,303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.84x = 30,681,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,681,148.70/8,877.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.92

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