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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.41, 13,333.38 and 2,314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.41, 13,333.38 and 2,314.61 is: 3,472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.41 : 13,333.38 = 2,314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.41/13,333.38 = 2,314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.41x = 13,333.38 × 2,314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.41x = 30,861,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,861,574.68/8,888.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.11

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