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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.90, 13,399.98 and 2,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.90, 13,399.98 and 2,359 is: 3,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.90 : 13,399.98 = 2,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.90/13,399.98 = 2,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.90x = 13,399.98 × 2,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.90x = 31,610,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610,552.82/8,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.67

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