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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.52, 13,411.86 and 2,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.52, 13,411.86 and 2,366.83 is: 3,550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.52 : 13,411.86 = 2,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.52/13,411.86 = 2,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.52x = 13,411.86 × 2,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.52x = 31,743,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743,592.60/8,940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.53

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