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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.99, 13,423.95 and 2,376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.99, 13,423.95 and 2,376.69 is: 3,564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.99 : 13,423.95 = 2,376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.99/13,423.95 = 2,376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.99x = 13,423.95 × 2,376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.99x = 31,904,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,904,540.11/8,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.76

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