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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.32, 13,396.04 and 2,356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.32, 13,396.04 and 2,356.51 is: 3,534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.32 : 13,396.04 = 2,356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.32/13,396.04 = 2,356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.32x = 13,396.04 × 2,356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.32x = 31,567,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567,902.22/8,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.91

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