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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.52, 13,319.22 and 2,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.52, 13,319.22 and 2,305.68 is: 3,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.52 : 13,319.22 = 2,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.52/13,319.22 = 2,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.52x = 13,319.22 × 2,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.52x = 30,709,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,709,859.17/8,879.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.50

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