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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.96, 13,414.68 and 2,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.96, 13,414.68 and 2,370.72 is: 3,555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.96 : 13,414.68 = 2,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.96/13,414.68 = 2,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.96x = 13,414.68 × 2,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.96x = 31,802,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802,450.17/8,943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.75

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