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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.61, 13,366.32 and 2,336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.61, 13,366.32 and 2,336.78 is: 3,505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.61 : 13,366.32 = 2,336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.61/13,366.32 = 2,336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.61x = 13,366.32 × 2,336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.61x = 31,234,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,234,173.90/8,910.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.28

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