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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.84, 13,364.76 and 2,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.84, 13,364.76 and 2,336.60 is: 3,504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.84 : 13,364.76 = 2,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.84/13,364.76 = 2,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.84x = 13,364.76 × 2,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.84x = 31,228,031.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228,031.39/8,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.89

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