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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.67, 13,409.84 and 2,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.67, 13,409.84 and 2,367.36 is: 3,550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.67 : 13,409.84 = 2,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.67/13,409.84 = 2,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.67x = 13,409.84 × 2,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.67x = 31,745,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,745,924.74/8,940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.73

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