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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.01, 13,351.38 and 2,327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.01, 13,351.38 and 2,327.59 is: 3,491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.01 : 13,351.38 = 2,327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.01/13,351.38 = 2,327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.01x = 13,351.38 × 2,327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.01x = 31,076,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076,538.57/8,901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.35

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