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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.75, 13,329.99 and 2,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.75, 13,329.99 and 2,313.52 is: 3,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.75 : 13,329.99 = 2,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.75/13,329.99 = 2,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.75x = 13,329.99 × 2,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.75x = 30,839,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,839,165.14/8,887.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.85

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