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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.68, 13,416.12 and 2,369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.68, 13,416.12 and 2,369.78 is: 3,554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.68 : 13,416.12 = 2,369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.68/13,416.12 = 2,369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.68x = 13,416.12 × 2,369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.68x = 31,793,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,793,252.85/8,943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.83

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