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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.06, 13,357.59 and 2,331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.06, 13,357.59 and 2,331.24 is: 3,496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.06 : 13,357.59 = 2,331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.06/13,357.59 = 2,331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.06x = 13,357.59 × 2,331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.06x = 31,139,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139,748.11/8,905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.86

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