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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.80, 13,348.56 and 2,325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.80, 13,348.56 and 2,325.96 is: 3,488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.80 : 13,348.56 = 2,325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.80/13,348.56 = 2,325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.80x = 13,348.56 × 2,325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.80x = 31,048,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048,216.62/8,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.64

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