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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.31, 13,359.47 and 2,332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.31, 13,359.47 and 2,332.49 is: 3,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.31 : 13,359.47 = 2,332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.31/13,359.47 = 2,332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.31x = 13,359.47 × 2,332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.31x = 31,160,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,160,751.72/8,906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.73

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