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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.90, 13,322.86 and 2,308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.90, 13,322.86 and 2,308.03 is: 3,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.90 : 13,322.86 = 2,308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.90/13,322.86 = 2,308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.90x = 13,322.86 × 2,308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.90x = 30,749,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,749,521.49/8,881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.04

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