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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.30, 13,348.24 and 2,324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.30, 13,348.24 and 2,324.46 is: 3,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.30 : 13,348.24 = 2,324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.30/13,348.24 = 2,324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.30x = 13,348.24 × 2,324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.30x = 31,027,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,449.95/8,898.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.90

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