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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.34, 13,385.43 and 2,351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.34, 13,385.43 and 2,351.03 is: 3,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.34 : 13,385.43 = 2,351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.34/13,385.43 = 2,351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.34x = 13,385.43 × 2,351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.34x = 31,469,480.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469,480.57/8,924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.25

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