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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.24, 13,389.68 and 2,353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.24, 13,389.68 and 2,353.94 is: 3,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.24 : 13,389.68 = 2,353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.24/13,389.68 = 2,353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.24x = 13,389.68 × 2,353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.24x = 31,518,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,518,492.49/8,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.60

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