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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.31, 13,360.97 and 2,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.31, 13,360.97 and 2,333.49 is: 3,500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.31 : 13,360.97 = 2,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.31/13,360.97 = 2,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.31x = 13,360.97 × 2,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.31x = 31,177,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,177,689.89/8,907.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.24

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