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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.73, 13,387.76 and 2,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.73, 13,387.76 and 2,350.88 is: 3,526.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.73 : 13,387.76 = 2,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.73/13,387.76 = 2,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.73x = 13,387.76 × 2,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.73x = 31,472,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472,938.54/8,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.49

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