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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.39, 13,405.23 and 2,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.39, 13,405.23 and 2,362.50 is: 3,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.39 : 13,405.23 = 2,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.39/13,405.23 = 2,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.39x = 13,405.23 × 2,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.39x = 31,669,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,669,855.88/8,936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.92

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