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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.41, 13,331.88 and 2,313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.41, 13,331.88 and 2,313.61 is: 3,470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.41 : 13,331.88 = 2,313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.41/13,331.88 = 2,313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.41x = 13,331.88 × 2,313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.41x = 30,844,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,844,737.56/8,887.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.61

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