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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.30, 13,336.60 and 2,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.30, 13,336.60 and 2,317.54 is: 3,476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.30 : 13,336.60 = 2,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.30/13,336.60 = 2,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.30x = 13,336.60 × 2,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.30x = 30,908,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,908,103.96/8,891.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.22

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