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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.16, 13,327.76 and 2,311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.16, 13,327.76 and 2,311.34 is: 3,467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.16 : 13,327.76 = 2,311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.16/13,327.76 = 2,311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.16x = 13,327.76 × 2,311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.16x = 30,804,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,804,985.14/8,885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.01

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