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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.43, 13,424.73 and 2,375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.43, 13,424.73 and 2,375.44 is: 3,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.43 : 13,424.73 = 2,375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.43/13,424.73 = 2,375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.43x = 13,424.73 × 2,375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.43x = 31,889,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,889,640.63/8,949.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.32

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