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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.31, 13,332.42 and 2,314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.31, 13,332.42 and 2,314.35 is: 3,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.31 : 13,332.42 = 2,314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.31/13,332.42 = 2,314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.31x = 13,332.42 × 2,314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.31x = 30,855,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,855,886.23/8,888.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.51

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