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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.72, 13,403.50 and 2,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.72, 13,403.50 and 2,272.24 is: 3,408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.72 : 13,403.50 = 2,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.72/13,403.50 = 2,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.72x = 13,403.50 × 2,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.72x = 30,455,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,455,968.84/8,935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.34

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