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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.92, 13,324.42 and 2,308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.92, 13,324.42 and 2,308.64 is: 3,462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.92 : 13,324.42 = 2,308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.92/13,324.42 = 2,308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.92x = 13,324.42 × 2,308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.92x = 30,761,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,761,288.99/8,882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.97

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