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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.72, 13,409.50 and 2,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.72, 13,409.50 and 2,367 is: 3,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.72 : 13,409.50 = 2,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.72/13,409.50 = 2,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.72x = 13,409.50 × 2,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.72x = 31,740,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,740,286.50/8,940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.08

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