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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.93, 13,355.52 and 2,329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.93, 13,355.52 and 2,329.97 is: 3,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.93 : 13,355.52 = 2,329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.93/13,355.52 = 2,329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.93x = 13,355.52 × 2,329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.93x = 31,117,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117,927.55/8,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.85

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