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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.41, 13,346.70 and 2,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.41, 13,346.70 and 2,323.74 is: 3,485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.41 : 13,346.70 = 2,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.41/13,346.70 = 2,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.41x = 13,346.70 × 2,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.41x = 31,014,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,014,182.31/8,898.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.36

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