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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.06, 13,373.54 and 2,342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.06, 13,373.54 and 2,342.10 is: 3,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.06 : 13,373.54 = 2,342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.06/13,373.54 = 2,342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.06x = 13,373.54 × 2,342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.06x = 31,322,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,322,168.03/8,916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.01

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