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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.28, 13,444.86 and 2,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.28, 13,444.86 and 2,390.52 is: 3,585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.28 : 13,444.86 = 2,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.28/13,444.86 = 2,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.28x = 13,444.86 × 2,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.28x = 32,140,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140,206.73/8,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.36

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