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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.35, 13,363.29 and 2,334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.35, 13,363.29 and 2,334.54 is: 3,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.35 : 13,363.29 = 2,334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.35/13,363.29 = 2,334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.35x = 13,363.29 × 2,334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.35x = 31,197,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,197,135.04/8,908.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.01

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