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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.66, 13,349.84 and 2,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.66, 13,349.84 and 2,327.36 is: 3,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.66 : 13,349.84 = 2,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.66/13,349.84 = 2,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.66x = 13,349.84 × 2,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.66x = 31,069,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069,805.24/8,900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.73

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