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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.28, 13,386.85 and 2,351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.28, 13,386.85 and 2,351.97 is: 3,527.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.28 : 13,386.85 = 2,351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.28/13,386.85 = 2,351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.28x = 13,386.85 × 2,351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.28x = 31,485,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,485,463.71/8,925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.67

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