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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.02, 13,413.42 and 2,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.02, 13,413.42 and 2,369.72 is: 3,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.02 : 13,413.42 = 2,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.02/13,413.42 = 2,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.02x = 13,413.42 × 2,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.02x = 31,786,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,786,049.64/8,943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.29

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