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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923, 13,383.44 and 2,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923, 13,383.44 and 2,349.72 is: 3,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923 : 13,383.44 = 2,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923/13,383.44 = 2,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923x = 13,383.44 × 2,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923x = 31,447,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447,336.64/8,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.30

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