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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.25, 13,360.82 and 2,334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.25, 13,360.82 and 2,334.02 is: 3,500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.25 : 13,360.82 = 2,334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.25/13,360.82 = 2,334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.25x = 13,360.82 × 2,334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.25x = 31,184,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184,342.62/8,908.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.62

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