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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.31, 13,388.66 and 2,351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.31, 13,388.66 and 2,351.42 is: 3,527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.31 : 13,388.66 = 2,351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.31/13,388.66 = 2,351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.31x = 13,388.66 × 2,351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.31x = 31,482,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,482,362.90/8,925.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.31

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