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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.60, 13,451.40 and 2,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.60, 13,451.40 and 2,394.80 is: 3,592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.60 : 13,451.40 = 2,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.60/13,451.40 = 2,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.60x = 13,451.40 × 2,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.60x = 32,213,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213,412.72/8,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.20

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