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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.26, 13,401.14 and 2,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.26, 13,401.14 and 2,360.50 is: 3,540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.26 : 13,401.14 = 2,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.26/13,401.14 = 2,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.26x = 13,401.14 × 2,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.26x = 31,633,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,633,345.66/8,934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.68

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