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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.19, 13,361.57 and 2,333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.19, 13,361.57 and 2,333.38 is: 3,500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.19 : 13,361.57 = 2,333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.19/13,361.57 = 2,333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.19x = 13,361.57 × 2,333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.19x = 31,177,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,177,620.21/8,907.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.28

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