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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.95, 13,362.69 and 2,334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.95, 13,362.69 and 2,334.13 is: 3,501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.95 : 13,362.69 = 2,334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.95/13,362.69 = 2,334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.95x = 13,362.69 × 2,334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.95x = 31,190,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,190,255.61/8,907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.40

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