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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.30, 13,327.61 and 2,311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.30, 13,327.61 and 2,311.53 is: 3,467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.30 : 13,327.61 = 2,311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.30/13,327.61 = 2,311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.30x = 13,327.61 × 2,311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.30x = 30,807,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,807,158.79/8,885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.21

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