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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.42, 13,415.22 and 2,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.42, 13,415.22 and 2,370.27 is: 3,555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.42 : 13,415.22 = 2,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.42/13,415.22 = 2,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.42x = 13,415.22 × 2,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.42x = 31,797,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,797,693.51/8,943.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.43

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