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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.99, 13,386.31 and 2,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.99, 13,386.31 and 2,351.68 is: 3,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.99 : 13,386.31 = 2,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.99/13,386.31 = 2,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.99x = 13,386.31 × 2,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.99x = 31,480,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,480,366.68/8,924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.22

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