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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.21, 13,388.18 and 2,352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.21, 13,388.18 and 2,352.06 is: 3,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.21 : 13,388.18 = 2,352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.21/13,388.18 = 2,352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.21x = 13,388.18 × 2,352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.21x = 31,489,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,489,790.89/8,925.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.18

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