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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.97, 13,352.99 and 2,328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.97, 13,352.99 and 2,328.21 is: 3,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.97 : 13,352.99 = 2,328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.97/13,352.99 = 2,328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.97x = 13,352.99 × 2,328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.97x = 31,088,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,088,553.21/8,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.32

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