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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.56, 13,412.93 and 2,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.56, 13,412.93 and 2,367.66 is: 3,551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.56 : 13,412.93 = 2,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.56/13,412.93 = 2,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.56x = 13,412.93 × 2,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.56x = 31,757,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757,196.70/8,941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.64

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