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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.73, 13,361.20 and 2,333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.73, 13,361.20 and 2,333.77 is: 3,500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.73 : 13,361.20 = 2,333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.73/13,361.20 = 2,333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.73x = 13,361.20 × 2,333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.73x = 31,181,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,181,967.72/8,907.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.55

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