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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.14, 13,324.50 and 2,309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.14, 13,324.50 and 2,309.38 is: 3,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.14 : 13,324.50 = 2,309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.14/13,324.50 = 2,309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.14x = 13,324.50 × 2,309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.14x = 30,771,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,771,300.50/8,883.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.01

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