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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.56, 13,372.79 and 2,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.56, 13,372.79 and 2,341.60 is: 3,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.56 : 13,372.79 = 2,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.56/13,372.79 = 2,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.56x = 13,372.79 × 2,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.56x = 31,313,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,313,658.20/8,915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.25

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