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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.35, 13,371.51 and 2,341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.35, 13,371.51 and 2,341.11 is: 3,511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.35 : 13,371.51 = 2,341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.35/13,371.51 = 2,341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.35x = 13,371.51 × 2,341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.35x = 31,304,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304,175.78/8,914.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.66

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