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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.11, 13,361.76 and 2,334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.11, 13,361.76 and 2,334.15 is: 3,501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.11 : 13,361.76 = 2,334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.11/13,361.76 = 2,334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.11x = 13,361.76 × 2,334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.11x = 31,188,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188,352.10/8,908.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.12

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