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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.52, 13,396.33 and 2,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.52, 13,396.33 and 2,356.71 is: 3,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.52 : 13,396.33 = 2,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.52/13,396.33 = 2,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.52x = 13,396.33 × 2,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.52x = 31,571,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,571,186.11/8,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.20

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