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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.95, 13,349.91 and 2,326.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.95, 13,349.91 and 2,326.11 is: 3,489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.95 : 13,349.91 = 2,326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.95/13,349.91 = 2,326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.95x = 13,349.91 × 2,326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.95x = 31,053,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,053,359.15/8,899.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.16

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