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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.52, 13,389.66 and 2,353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.52, 13,389.66 and 2,353.29 is: 3,529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.52 : 13,389.66 = 2,353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.52/13,389.66 = 2,353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.52x = 13,389.66 × 2,353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.52x = 31,509,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,509,752.98/8,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.51

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