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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.53, 13,355.34 and 2,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.53, 13,355.34 and 2,329.73 is: 3,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.53 : 13,355.34 = 2,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.53/13,355.34 = 2,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.53x = 13,355.34 × 2,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.53x = 31,114,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,114,336.26/8,903.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.61

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