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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.59, 13,331.07 and 2,313.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.59, 13,331.07 and 2,313.63 is: 3,470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.59 : 13,331.07 = 2,313.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.59/13,331.07 = 2,313.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.59x = 13,331.07 × 2,313.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.59x = 30,843,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,843,163.48/8,887.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.36

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