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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.04, 13,388.04 and 2,352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.04, 13,388.04 and 2,352.74 is: 3,528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.04 : 13,388.04 = 2,352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.04/13,388.04 = 2,352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.04x = 13,388.04 × 2,352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.04x = 31,498,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,498,577.23/8,926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.84

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