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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.94, 13,373.35 and 2,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.94, 13,373.35 and 2,341.98 is: 3,512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.94 : 13,373.35 = 2,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.94/13,373.35 = 2,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.94x = 13,373.35 × 2,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.94x = 31,320,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,320,118.23/8,915.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.82

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