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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.77, 13,387.91 and 2,350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.77, 13,387.91 and 2,350.97 is: 3,526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.77 : 13,387.91 = 2,350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.77/13,387.91 = 2,350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.77x = 13,387.91 × 2,350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.77x = 31,474,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,474,628.20/8,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.66

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