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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.43, 13,398.38 and 2,358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.43, 13,398.38 and 2,358.67 is: 3,537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.43 : 13,398.38 = 2,358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.43/13,398.38 = 2,358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.43x = 13,398.38 × 2,358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.43x = 31,602,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,602,345.63/8,932.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.93

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