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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.72, 13,411 and 2,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.72, 13,411 and 2,368 is: 3,551.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.72 : 13,411 = 2,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.72/13,411 = 2,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.72x = 13,411 × 2,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.72x = 31,757,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757,248/8,941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.58

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