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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.86, 13,393.48 and 2,356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.86, 13,393.48 and 2,356.51 is: 3,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.86 : 13,393.48 = 2,356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.86/13,393.48 = 2,356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.86x = 13,393.48 × 2,356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.86x = 31,561,884.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,561,884.82/8,929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.42

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