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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.06, 13,372.04 and 2,341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.06, 13,372.04 and 2,341.10 is: 3,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.06 : 13,372.04 = 2,341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.06/13,372.04 = 2,341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.06x = 13,372.04 × 2,341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.06x = 31,305,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305,221.84/8,915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.50

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