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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.82, 13,512.89 and 2,345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.82, 13,512.89 and 2,345.36 is: 3,517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.82 : 13,512.89 = 2,345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.82/13,512.89 = 2,345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.82x = 13,512.89 × 2,345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.82x = 31,692,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,692,529.99/9,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.94

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