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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.58, 13,393.06 and 2,356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.58, 13,393.06 and 2,356.23 is: 3,534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.58 : 13,393.06 = 2,356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.58/13,393.06 = 2,356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.58x = 13,393.06 × 2,356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.58x = 31,557,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,557,123.87/8,929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.00

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