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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.01, 13,349.88 and 2,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.01, 13,349.88 and 2,326.59 is: 3,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.01 : 13,349.88 = 2,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.01/13,349.88 = 2,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.01x = 13,349.88 × 2,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.01x = 31,059,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059,697.31/8,900.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.85

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