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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,765.35, 13,148.03 and 2,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,765.35, 13,148.03 and 2,354.02 is: 3,531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,765.35 : 13,148.03 = 2,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,765.35/13,148.03 = 2,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,765.35x = 13,148.03 × 2,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,765.35x = 30,950,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,950,725.58/8,765.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.03

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