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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.54, 13,385.79 and 2,351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.54, 13,385.79 and 2,351.24 is: 3,526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.54 : 13,385.79 = 2,351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.54/13,385.79 = 2,351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.54x = 13,385.79 × 2,351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.54x = 31,473,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,473,204.88/8,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.59

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