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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.31, 13,387.16 and 2,350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.31, 13,387.16 and 2,350.42 is: 3,525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.31 : 13,387.16 = 2,350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.31/13,387.16 = 2,350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.31x = 13,387.16 × 2,350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.31x = 31,465,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,465,421.02/8,924.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.81

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