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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.52, 13,323.72 and 2,308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.52, 13,323.72 and 2,308.68 is: 3,463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.52 : 13,323.72 = 2,308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.52/13,323.72 = 2,308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.52x = 13,323.72 × 2,308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.52x = 30,760,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,760,205.89/8,882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.00

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