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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.40, 13,388.52 and 2,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.40, 13,388.52 and 2,353.08 is: 3,529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.40 : 13,388.52 = 2,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.40/13,388.52 = 2,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.40x = 13,388.52 × 2,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.40x = 31,504,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,504,317.67/8,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.34

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