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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.86, 13,398.15 and 2,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.86, 13,398.15 and 2,359.54 is: 3,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.86 : 13,398.15 = 2,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.86/13,398.15 = 2,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.86x = 13,398.15 × 2,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.86x = 31,613,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613,470.85/8,932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.01

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