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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.01, 13,423.95 and 2,376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.01, 13,423.95 and 2,376.69 is: 3,564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.01 : 13,423.95 = 2,376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.01/13,423.95 = 2,376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.01x = 13,423.95 × 2,376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.01x = 31,904,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,904,567.73/8,950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.75

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