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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.06, 13,359.10 and 2,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.06, 13,359.10 and 2,332.24 is: 3,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.06 : 13,359.10 = 2,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.06/13,359.10 = 2,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.06x = 13,359.10 × 2,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.06x = 31,156,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,156,627.38/8,906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.36

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