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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.28, 13,370.43 and 2,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.28, 13,370.43 and 2,341.22 is: 3,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.28 : 13,370.43 = 2,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.28/13,370.43 = 2,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.28x = 13,370.43 × 2,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.28x = 31,303,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,303,118.12/8,914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.57

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