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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.87, 13,371.29 and 2,341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.87, 13,371.29 and 2,341.56 is: 3,512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.87 : 13,371.29 = 2,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.87/13,371.29 = 2,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.87x = 13,371.29 × 2,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.87x = 31,309,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309,677.81/8,914.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.07

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