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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.62, 13,367 and 2,337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.62, 13,367 and 2,337.66 is: 3,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.62 : 13,367 = 2,337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.62/13,367 = 2,337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.62x = 13,367 × 2,337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.62x = 31,247,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,247,501.22/8,911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.38

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