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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.76, 13,407.09 and 2,365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.76, 13,407.09 and 2,365.46 is: 3,547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.76 : 13,407.09 = 2,365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.76/13,407.09 = 2,365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.76x = 13,407.09 × 2,365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.76x = 31,713,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713,868.08/8,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.91

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