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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,880.48, 13,320.96 and 2,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,880.48, 13,320.96 and 2,306.96 is: 3,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.48 : 13,320.96 = 2,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.48/13,320.96 = 2,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.48x = 13,320.96 × 2,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.48x = 30,730,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,730,921.88/8,880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.50

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