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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.61, 13,386.07 and 2,349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.61, 13,386.07 and 2,349.75 is: 3,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.61 : 13,386.07 = 2,349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.61/13,386.07 = 2,349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.61x = 13,386.07 × 2,349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.61x = 31,453,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,453,923.86/8,923.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.80

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