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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.58, 13,385.52 and 2,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.58, 13,385.52 and 2,349.52 is: 3,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.58 : 13,385.52 = 2,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.58/13,385.52 = 2,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.58x = 13,385.52 × 2,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.58x = 31,449,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,449,546.95/8,923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.32

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