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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.02, 13,316.97 and 2,304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.02, 13,316.97 and 2,304.18 is: 3,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.02 : 13,316.97 = 2,304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.02/13,316.97 = 2,304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.02x = 13,316.97 × 2,304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.02x = 30,684,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,684,695.93/8,878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.25

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