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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.91, 13,425.12 and 2,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.91, 13,425.12 and 2,376.10 is: 3,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.91 : 13,425.12 = 2,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.91/13,425.12 = 2,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.91x = 13,425.12 × 2,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.91x = 31,899,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,899,427.63/8,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.22

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