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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.16, 13,328.51 and 2,311.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.16, 13,328.51 and 2,311.35 is: 3,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.16 : 13,328.51 = 2,311.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.16/13,328.51 = 2,311.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.16x = 13,328.51 × 2,311.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.16x = 30,806,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806,825.04/8,885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.22

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