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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.73, 13,424.59 and 2,375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.73, 13,424.59 and 2,375.74 is: 3,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.73 : 13,424.59 = 2,375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.73/13,424.59 = 2,375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.73x = 13,424.59 × 2,375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.73x = 31,893,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,893,355.20/8,949.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.61

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