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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.80, 13,353.06 and 2,328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.80, 13,353.06 and 2,328.96 is: 3,493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.80 : 13,353.06 = 2,328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.80/13,353.06 = 2,328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.80x = 13,353.06 × 2,328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.80x = 31,098,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,098,742.62/8,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.14

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