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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,896.74, 13,343.94 and 2,323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,896.74, 13,343.94 and 2,323.42 is: 3,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896.74 : 13,343.94 = 2,323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896.74/13,343.94 = 2,323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896.74x = 13,343.94 × 2,323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896.74x = 31,003,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003,543.71/8,896.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.82

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