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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.02, 13,335.83 and 2,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.02, 13,335.83 and 2,316.26 is: 3,474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.02 : 13,335.83 = 2,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.02/13,335.83 = 2,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.02x = 13,335.83 × 2,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.02x = 30,889,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,889,221.34/8,890.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.60

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