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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.25, 13,317.48 and 2,304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.25, 13,317.48 and 2,304.04 is: 3,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.25 : 13,317.48 = 2,304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.25/13,317.48 = 2,304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.25x = 13,317.48 × 2,304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.25x = 30,683,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,683,940.03/8,878.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.08

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