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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.52, 13,425.36 and 2,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.52, 13,425.36 and 2,375.88 is: 3,564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.52 : 13,425.36 = 2,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.52/13,425.36 = 2,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.52x = 13,425.36 × 2,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.52x = 31,897,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897,044.32/8,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.11

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