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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.39, 13,386.74 and 2,350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.39, 13,386.74 and 2,350.33 is: 3,525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.39 : 13,386.74 = 2,350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.39/13,386.74 = 2,350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.39x = 13,386.74 × 2,350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.39x = 31,463,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,256.62/8,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.54

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