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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.98, 13,356.76 and 2,330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.98, 13,356.76 and 2,330.14 is: 3,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.98 : 13,356.76 = 2,330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.98/13,356.76 = 2,330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.98x = 13,356.76 × 2,330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.98x = 31,123,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123,120.75/8,903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.42

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