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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.88, 13,410.46 and 2,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.88, 13,410.46 and 2,366 is: 3,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.88 : 13,410.46 = 2,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.88/13,410.46 = 2,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.88x = 13,410.46 × 2,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.88x = 31,729,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,729,148.36/8,939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.17

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