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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.44, 13,372.60 and 2,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.44, 13,372.60 and 2,341.48 is: 3,512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.44 : 13,372.60 = 2,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.44/13,372.60 = 2,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.44x = 13,372.60 × 2,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.44x = 31,311,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,311,675.45/8,915.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.07

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