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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.48, 13,348.49 and 2,324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.48, 13,348.49 and 2,324.66 is: 3,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.48 : 13,348.49 = 2,324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.48/13,348.49 = 2,324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.48x = 13,348.49 × 2,324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.48x = 31,030,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030,622.40/8,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.18

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