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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.24, 13,403.21 and 2,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.24, 13,403.21 and 2,362.95 is: 3,544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.24 : 13,403.21 = 2,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.24/13,403.21 = 2,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.24x = 13,403.21 × 2,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.24x = 31,671,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671,103.25/8,936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.12

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