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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.54, 13,334.65 and 2,317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.54, 13,334.65 and 2,317.23 is: 3,475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.54 : 13,334.65 = 2,317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.54/13,334.65 = 2,317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.54x = 13,334.65 × 2,317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.54x = 30,899,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,899,445.23/8,890.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.54

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