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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.37, 13,362.98 and 2,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.37, 13,362.98 and 2,334.56 is: 3,501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.37 : 13,362.98 = 2,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.37/13,362.98 = 2,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.37x = 13,362.98 × 2,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.37x = 31,196,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,196,600.10/8,908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.94

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