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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.59, 13,384.31 and 2,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.59, 13,384.31 and 2,350.28 is: 3,525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.59 : 13,384.31 = 2,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.59/13,384.31 = 2,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.59x = 13,384.31 × 2,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.59x = 31,456,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456,897.82/8,923.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.14

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