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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.53, 13,351.37 and 2,326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.53, 13,351.37 and 2,326.86 is: 3,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.53 : 13,351.37 = 2,326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.53/13,351.37 = 2,326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.53x = 13,351.37 × 2,326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.53x = 31,066,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,066,757.16/8,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.05

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