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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.02, 13,371.37 and 2,341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.02, 13,371.37 and 2,341.73 is: 3,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.02 : 13,371.37 = 2,341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.02/13,371.37 = 2,341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.02x = 13,371.37 × 2,341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.02x = 31,312,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,312,138.27/8,915.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.29

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