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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.48, 13,352.99 and 2,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.48, 13,352.99 and 2,327.66 is: 3,491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.48 : 13,352.99 = 2,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.48/13,352.99 = 2,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.48x = 13,352.99 × 2,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.48x = 31,081,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,081,142.30/8,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.68

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