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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.48, 13,323.96 and 2,308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.48, 13,323.96 and 2,308.96 is: 3,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.48 : 13,323.96 = 2,308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.48/13,323.96 = 2,308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.48x = 13,323.96 × 2,308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.48x = 30,764,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764,490.68/8,882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.50

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