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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.50, 13,364.72 and 2,337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.50, 13,364.72 and 2,337.21 is: 3,505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.50 : 13,364.72 = 2,337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.50/13,364.72 = 2,337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.50x = 13,364.72 × 2,337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.50x = 31,236,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,236,145.55/8,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.55

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