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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.30, 13,349.74 and 2,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.30, 13,349.74 and 2,325.46 is: 3,488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.30 : 13,349.74 = 2,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.30/13,349.74 = 2,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.30x = 13,349.74 × 2,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.30x = 31,044,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044,286.38/8,899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.40

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