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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.58, 13,394.56 and 2,357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.58, 13,394.56 and 2,357.23 is: 3,535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.58 : 13,394.56 = 2,357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.58/13,394.56 = 2,357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.58x = 13,394.56 × 2,357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.58x = 31,574,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574,058.67/8,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.50

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