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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.57, 13,402.91 and 2,360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.57, 13,402.91 and 2,360.81 is: 3,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.57 : 13,402.91 = 2,360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.57/13,402.91 = 2,360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.57x = 13,402.91 × 2,360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.57x = 31,641,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,641,723.96/8,934.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.49

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