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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.86, 13,385.25 and 2,350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.86, 13,385.25 and 2,350.04 is: 3,524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.86 : 13,385.25 = 2,350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.86/13,385.25 = 2,350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.86x = 13,385.25 × 2,350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.86x = 31,455,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,455,805.98/8,923.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.91

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