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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.04, 13,318.80 and 2,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.04, 13,318.80 and 2,305.08 is: 3,457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.04 : 13,318.80 = 2,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.04/13,318.80 = 2,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.04x = 13,318.80 × 2,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.04x = 30,700,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700,899.50/8,879.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.68

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