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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.30, 13,359.81 and 2,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.30, 13,359.81 and 2,333.46 is: 3,499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.30 : 13,359.81 = 2,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.30/13,359.81 = 2,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.30x = 13,359.81 × 2,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.30x = 31,174,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174,582.24/8,907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.89

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