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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.02, 13,342.54 and 2,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.02, 13,342.54 and 2,321.20 is: 3,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.02 : 13,342.54 = 2,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.02/13,342.54 = 2,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.02x = 13,342.54 × 2,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.02x = 30,970,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970,703.85/8,895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.80

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