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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.70, 13,395.78 and 2,356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.70, 13,395.78 and 2,356.92 is: 3,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.70 : 13,395.78 = 2,356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.70/13,395.78 = 2,356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.70x = 13,395.78 × 2,356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.70x = 31,572,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572,781.80/8,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.31

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