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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.63, 13,333.71 and 2,314.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.63, 13,333.71 and 2,314.83 is: 3,472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.63 : 13,333.71 = 2,314.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.63/13,333.71 = 2,314.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.63x = 13,333.71 × 2,314.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.63x = 30,865,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,865,219.02/8,888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.44

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