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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.86, 13,370.10 and 2,339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.86, 13,370.10 and 2,339.02 is: 3,508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.86 : 13,370.10 = 2,339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.86/13,370.10 = 2,339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.86x = 13,370.10 × 2,339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.86x = 31,272,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272,931.30/8,912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.74

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