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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.64, 13,325.94 and 2,309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.64, 13,325.94 and 2,309.86 is: 3,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.64 : 13,325.94 = 2,309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.64/13,325.94 = 2,309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.64x = 13,325.94 × 2,309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.64x = 30,781,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,781,055.77/8,883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.91

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