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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.79, 13,359.82 and 2,332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.79, 13,359.82 and 2,332.83 is: 3,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.79 : 13,359.82 = 2,332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.79/13,359.82 = 2,332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.79x = 13,359.82 × 2,332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.79x = 31,166,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,166,188.89/8,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.15

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