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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.03, 13,352.30 and 2,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.03, 13,352.30 and 2,327.20 is: 3,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.03 : 13,352.30 = 2,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.03/13,352.30 = 2,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.03x = 13,352.30 × 2,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.03x = 31,073,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,073,524.47/8,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.00

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