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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.56, 13,360.31 and 2,334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.56, 13,360.31 and 2,334.26 is: 3,501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.56 : 13,360.31 = 2,334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.56/13,360.31 = 2,334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.56x = 13,360.31 × 2,334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.56x = 31,186,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,186,437.22/8,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.12

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