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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.53, 13,353.84 and 2,328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.53, 13,353.84 and 2,328.73 is: 3,493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.53 : 13,353.84 = 2,328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.53/13,353.84 = 2,328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.53x = 13,353.84 × 2,328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.53x = 31,097,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,097,487.82/8,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.11

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