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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.16, 13,349.43 and 2,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.16, 13,349.43 and 2,326.20 is: 3,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.16 : 13,349.43 = 2,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.16/13,349.43 = 2,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.16x = 13,349.43 × 2,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.16x = 31,053,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,053,444.07/8,900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.09

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