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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.62, 13,408.79 and 2,365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.62, 13,408.79 and 2,365.66 is: 3,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.62 : 13,408.79 = 2,365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.62/13,408.79 = 2,365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.62x = 13,408.79 × 2,365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.62x = 31,720,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,720,610.54/8,939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.32

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