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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.53, 13,361.66 and 2,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.53, 13,361.66 and 2,335.23 is: 3,502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.53 : 13,361.66 = 2,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.53/13,361.66 = 2,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.53x = 13,361.66 × 2,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.53x = 31,202,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202,546.36/8,908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.55

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