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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,919.83, 13,378.68 and 2,346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,919.83, 13,378.68 and 2,346.53 is: 3,519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,919.83 : 13,378.68 = 2,346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,919.83/13,378.68 = 2,346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,919.83x = 13,378.68 × 2,346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,919.83x = 31,393,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,393,407.09/8,919.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.51

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