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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.64, 13,329.07 and 2,312.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.64, 13,329.07 and 2,312.83 is: 3,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.64 : 13,329.07 = 2,312.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.64/13,329.07 = 2,312.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.64x = 13,329.07 × 2,312.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.64x = 30,827,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,827,849.61/8,886.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.01

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