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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.77, 13,385.79 and 2,350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.77, 13,385.79 and 2,350.62 is: 3,525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.77 : 13,385.79 = 2,350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.77/13,385.79 = 2,350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.77x = 13,385.79 × 2,350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.77x = 31,464,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,905.69/8,923.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.97

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