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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.42, 13,385.49 and 2,351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.42, 13,385.49 and 2,351.12 is: 3,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.42 : 13,385.49 = 2,351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.42/13,385.49 = 2,351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.42x = 13,385.49 × 2,351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.42x = 31,470,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,470,893.25/8,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.38

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