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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.86, 13,324.77 and 2,308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.86, 13,324.77 and 2,308.87 is: 3,463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.86 : 13,324.77 = 2,308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.86/13,324.77 = 2,308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.86x = 13,324.77 × 2,308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.86x = 30,765,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,765,161.71/8,882.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.43

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