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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.44, 13,318.96 and 2,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.44, 13,318.96 and 2,305.60 is: 3,458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.44 : 13,318.96 = 2,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.44/13,318.96 = 2,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.44x = 13,318.96 × 2,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.44x = 30,708,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,708,194.18/8,879.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.35

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