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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.77, 13,401.90 and 2,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.77, 13,401.90 and 2,361 is: 3,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.77 : 13,401.90 = 2,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.77/13,401.90 = 2,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.77x = 13,401.90 × 2,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.77x = 31,641,885.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,641,885.90/8,934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.43

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