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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.34, 13,383.42 and 2,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.34, 13,383.42 and 2,348.38 is: 3,522.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.34 : 13,383.42 = 2,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.34/13,383.42 = 2,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.34x = 13,383.42 × 2,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.34x = 31,429,355.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,429,355.86/8,922.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.55

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