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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.25, 13,350.96 and 2,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.25, 13,350.96 and 2,326.59 is: 3,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.25 : 13,350.96 = 2,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.25/13,350.96 = 2,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.25x = 13,350.96 × 2,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.25x = 31,062,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062,210.03/8,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.65

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