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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.59, 13,338.88 and 2,319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.59, 13,338.88 and 2,319.44 is: 3,479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.59 : 13,338.88 = 2,319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.59/13,338.88 = 2,319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.59x = 13,338.88 × 2,319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.59x = 30,938,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,938,659.33/8,892.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.15

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