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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.52, 13,322.22 and 2,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.52, 13,322.22 and 2,307.68 is: 3,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.52 : 13,322.22 = 2,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.52/13,322.22 = 2,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.52x = 13,322.22 × 2,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.52x = 30,743,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,743,420.65/8,881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.50

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