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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.84, 13,353.24 and 2,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.84, 13,353.24 and 2,329.66 is: 3,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.84 : 13,353.24 = 2,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.84/13,353.24 = 2,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.84x = 13,353.24 × 2,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.84x = 31,108,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,108,509.10/8,902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.22

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