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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.34, 13,381.92 and 2,347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.34, 13,381.92 and 2,347.38 is: 3,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.34 : 13,381.92 = 2,347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.34/13,381.92 = 2,347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.34x = 13,381.92 × 2,347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.34x = 31,412,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,412,451.37/8,921.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.05

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