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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.56, 13,422 and 2,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.56, 13,422 and 2,373.60 is: 3,560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.56 : 13,422 = 2,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.56/13,422 = 2,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.56x = 13,422 × 2,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.56x = 31,858,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858,459.20/8,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.58

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