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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.33, 13,403.45 and 2,363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.33, 13,403.45 and 2,363.03 is: 3,544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.33 : 13,403.45 = 2,363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.33/13,403.45 = 2,363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.33x = 13,403.45 × 2,363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.33x = 31,672,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672,675.62/8,936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.26

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