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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.47, 13,371.70 and 2,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.47, 13,371.70 and 2,340.64 is: 3,510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.47 : 13,371.70 = 2,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.47/13,371.70 = 2,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.47x = 13,371.70 × 2,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.47x = 31,298,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,298,351.14/8,914.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.96

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