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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.76, 13,405.26 and 2,362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.76, 13,405.26 and 2,362.89 is: 3,544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.76 : 13,405.26 = 2,362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.76/13,405.26 = 2,362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.76x = 13,405.26 × 2,362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.76x = 31,675,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675,154.80/8,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.37

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