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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.04, 13,361.69 and 2,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.04, 13,361.69 and 2,334.08 is: 3,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.04 : 13,361.69 = 2,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.04/13,361.69 = 2,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.04x = 13,361.69 × 2,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.04x = 31,187,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,187,253.40/8,908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.02

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