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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906, 13,359.18 and 2,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906, 13,359.18 and 2,332.76 is: 3,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906 : 13,359.18 = 2,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906/13,359.18 = 2,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906x = 13,359.18 × 2,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906x = 31,163,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,163,760.74/8,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.19

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