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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.32, 13,410.61 and 2,366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.32, 13,410.61 and 2,366.47 is: 3,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.32 : 13,410.61 = 2,366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.32/13,410.61 = 2,366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.32x = 13,410.61 × 2,366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.32x = 31,735,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,735,754.97/8,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.73

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