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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.33, 13,452.19 and 2,394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.33, 13,452.19 and 2,394.17 is: 3,591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.33 : 13,452.19 = 2,394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.33/13,452.19 = 2,394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.33x = 13,452.19 × 2,394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.33x = 32,206,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,206,829.73/8,968.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.17

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