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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.61, 13,387.57 and 2,350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.61, 13,387.57 and 2,350.75 is: 3,526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.61 : 13,387.57 = 2,350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.61/13,387.57 = 2,350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.61x = 13,387.57 × 2,350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.61x = 31,470,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,470,830.18/8,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.30

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