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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.62, 13,413.93 and 2,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.62, 13,413.93 and 2,369.32 is: 3,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.62 : 13,413.93 = 2,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.62/13,413.93 = 2,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.62x = 13,413.93 × 2,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.62x = 31,781,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,781,892.63/8,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.98

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