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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.03, 13,401.41 and 2,361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.03, 13,401.41 and 2,361.73 is: 3,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.03 : 13,401.41 = 2,361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.03/13,401.41 = 2,361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.03x = 13,401.41 × 2,361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.03x = 31,650,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,650,546.15/8,935.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.30

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