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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.98, 13,362.76 and 2,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.98, 13,362.76 and 2,334.14 is: 3,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.98 : 13,362.76 = 2,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.98/13,362.76 = 2,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.98x = 13,362.76 × 2,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.98x = 31,190,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,190,552.63/8,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.42

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