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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.23, 13,387.01 and 2,350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.23, 13,387.01 and 2,350.38 is: 3,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.23 : 13,387.01 = 2,350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.23/13,387.01 = 2,350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.23x = 13,387.01 × 2,350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.23x = 31,464,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,560.56/8,924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.75

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