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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.44, 13,353.06 and 2,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.44, 13,353.06 and 2,327.68 is: 3,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.44 : 13,353.06 = 2,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.44/13,353.06 = 2,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.44x = 13,353.06 × 2,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.44x = 31,081,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,081,572.30/8,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.75

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