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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.16, 13,401.78 and 2,609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.16, 13,401.78 and 2,609.23 is: 3,914.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.16 : 13,401.78 = 2,609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.16/13,401.78 = 2,609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.16x = 13,401.78 × 2,609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.16x = 34,968,326.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,968,326.43/8,934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.00

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