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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.16, 13,330.01 and 2,312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.16, 13,330.01 and 2,312.35 is: 3,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.16 : 13,330.01 = 2,312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.16/13,330.01 = 2,312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.16x = 13,330.01 × 2,312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.16x = 30,823,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,648.62/8,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.73

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