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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.35, 13,361.79 and 2,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.35, 13,361.79 and 2,333.54 is: 3,500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.35 : 13,361.79 = 2,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.35/13,361.79 = 2,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.35x = 13,361.79 × 2,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.35x = 31,180,204.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,180,204.63/8,907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.50

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