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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.28, 13,332.28 and 2,314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.28, 13,332.28 and 2,314.32 is: 3,471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.28 : 13,332.28 = 2,314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.28/13,332.28 = 2,314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.28x = 13,332.28 × 2,314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.28x = 30,855,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,855,162.25/8,888.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.44

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