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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.84, 13,351.74 and 2,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.84, 13,351.74 and 2,328.66 is: 3,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.84 : 13,351.74 = 2,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.84/13,351.74 = 2,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.84x = 13,351.74 × 2,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.84x = 31,091,662.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091,662.87/8,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.72

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