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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.98, 13,359.76 and 2,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.98, 13,359.76 and 2,332.14 is: 3,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.98 : 13,359.76 = 2,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.98/13,359.76 = 2,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.98x = 13,359.76 × 2,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.98x = 31,156,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,156,830.69/8,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.42

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