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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.66, 13,329.26 and 2,311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.66, 13,329.26 and 2,311.85 is: 3,467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.66 : 13,329.26 = 2,311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.66/13,329.26 = 2,311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.66x = 13,329.26 × 2,311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.66x = 30,815,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,815,249.73/8,885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.98

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