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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.36, 13,385.70 and 2,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.36, 13,385.70 and 2,349.50 is: 3,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.36 : 13,385.70 = 2,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.36/13,385.70 = 2,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.36x = 13,385.70 × 2,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.36x = 31,449,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,449,690.40/8,923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.42

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