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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.08, 13,373.10 and 2,342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.08, 13,373.10 and 2,342.93 is: 3,514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.08 : 13,373.10 = 2,342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.08/13,373.10 = 2,342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.08x = 13,373.10 × 2,342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.08x = 31,332,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,332,170.32/8,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.12

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