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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.75, 13,396.77 and 2,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.75, 13,396.77 and 2,356.88 is: 3,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.75 : 13,396.77 = 2,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.75/13,396.77 = 2,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.75x = 13,396.77 × 2,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.75x = 31,574,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574,512.29/8,930.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.48

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