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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.68, 13,385.87 and 2,351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.68, 13,385.87 and 2,351.37 is: 3,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.68 : 13,385.87 = 2,351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.68/13,385.87 = 2,351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.68x = 13,385.87 × 2,351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.68x = 31,475,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,475,133.14/8,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.75

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