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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.66, 13,332.26 and 2,313.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.66, 13,332.26 and 2,313.85 is: 3,470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.66 : 13,332.26 = 2,313.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.66/13,332.26 = 2,313.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.66x = 13,332.26 × 2,313.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.66x = 30,848,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,848,849.80/8,887.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.98

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