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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.18, 13,383.62 and 2,349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.18, 13,383.62 and 2,349.87 is: 3,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.18 : 13,383.62 = 2,349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.18/13,383.62 = 2,349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.18x = 13,383.62 × 2,349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.18x = 31,449,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,449,700.21/8,923.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.50

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