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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.98, 13,355.25 and 2,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.98, 13,355.25 and 2,329.14 is: 3,493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.98 : 13,355.25 = 2,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.98/13,355.25 = 2,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.98x = 13,355.25 × 2,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.98x = 31,106,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,106,246.99/8,902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.91

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