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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.86, 13,386.45 and 2,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.86, 13,386.45 and 2,350 is: 3,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.86 : 13,386.45 = 2,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.86/13,386.45 = 2,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.86x = 13,386.45 × 2,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.86x = 31,458,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458,145.75/8,923.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.17

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