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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.44, 13,370.63 and 2,341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.44, 13,370.63 and 2,341.15 is: 3,511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.44 : 13,370.63 = 2,341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.44/13,370.63 = 2,341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.44x = 13,370.63 × 2,341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.44x = 31,302,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302,622.85/8,914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.45

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