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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.64, 13,413.92 and 2,370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.64, 13,413.92 and 2,370.49 is: 3,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.64 : 13,413.92 = 2,370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.64/13,413.92 = 2,370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.64x = 13,413.92 × 2,370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.64x = 31,797,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,797,517.83/8,943.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.32

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