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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.95, 13,340.03 and 2,320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.95, 13,340.03 and 2,320.14 is: 3,479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.95 : 13,340.03 = 2,320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.95/13,340.03 = 2,320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.95x = 13,340.03 × 2,320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.95x = 30,950,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,950,775.63/8,893.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.98

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