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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.03, 13,332.04 and 2,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.03, 13,332.04 and 2,314.20 is: 3,471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.03 : 13,332.04 = 2,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.03/13,332.04 = 2,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.03x = 13,332.04 × 2,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.03x = 30,852,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,852,951.71/8,888.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.29

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