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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.94, 13,348.41 and 2,325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.94, 13,348.41 and 2,325.11 is: 3,487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.94 : 13,348.41 = 2,325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.94/13,348.41 = 2,325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.94x = 13,348.41 × 2,325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.94x = 31,036,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036,521.58/8,898.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.67

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