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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.66, 13,333.76 and 2,314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.66, 13,333.76 and 2,314.86 is: 3,472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.66 : 13,333.76 = 2,314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.66/13,333.76 = 2,314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.66x = 13,333.76 × 2,314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.66x = 30,865,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,865,787.67/8,888.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.49

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