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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.23, 13,385.51 and 2,349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.23, 13,385.51 and 2,349.38 is: 3,524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.23 : 13,385.51 = 2,349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.23/13,385.51 = 2,349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.23x = 13,385.51 × 2,349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.23x = 31,447,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447,579.62/8,923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.24

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