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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.24, 13,413.36 and 2,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.24, 13,413.36 and 2,368.94 is: 3,553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.24 : 13,413.36 = 2,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.24/13,413.36 = 2,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.24x = 13,413.36 × 2,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.24x = 31,775,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,775,445.04/8,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.41

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