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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.23, 13,390.01 and 2,352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.23, 13,390.01 and 2,352.38 is: 3,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.23 : 13,390.01 = 2,352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.23/13,390.01 = 2,352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.23x = 13,390.01 × 2,352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.23x = 31,498,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,498,321.83/8,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.74

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