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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.72, 13,388.56 and 2,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.72, 13,388.56 and 2,352.96 is: 3,529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.72 : 13,388.56 = 2,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.72/13,388.56 = 2,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.72x = 13,388.56 × 2,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.72x = 31,502,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502,746.14/8,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.04

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