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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.53, 13,352.86 and 2,327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.53, 13,352.86 and 2,327.86 is: 3,491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.53 : 13,352.86 = 2,327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.53/13,352.86 = 2,327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.53x = 13,352.86 × 2,327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.53x = 31,083,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083,588.68/8,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.55

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