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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.51, 13,348.45 and 2,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.51, 13,348.45 and 2,324.60 is: 3,487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.51 : 13,348.45 = 2,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.51/13,348.45 = 2,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.51x = 13,348.45 × 2,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.51x = 31,029,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,029,780.01/8,898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.08

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