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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.85, 13,340.80 and 2,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.85, 13,340.80 and 2,320.04 is: 3,480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.85 : 13,340.80 = 2,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.85/13,340.80 = 2,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.85x = 13,340.80 × 2,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.85x = 30,951,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,951,225.88/8,893.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.07

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