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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.96, 13,410.18 and 2,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.96, 13,410.18 and 2,367.72 is: 3,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.96 : 13,410.18 = 2,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.96/13,410.18 = 2,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.96x = 13,410.18 × 2,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.96x = 31,751,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,751,551.39/8,940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.25

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