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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.78, 13,369.68 and 2,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.78, 13,369.68 and 2,340.72 is: 3,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.78 : 13,369.68 = 2,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.78/13,369.68 = 2,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.78x = 13,369.68 × 2,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.78x = 31,294,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,294,677.37/8,913.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.82

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