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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.10, 13,424.09 and 2,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.10, 13,424.09 and 2,376.79 is: 3,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.10 : 13,424.09 = 2,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.10/13,424.09 = 2,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.10x = 13,424.09 × 2,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.10x = 31,906,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,906,210.80/8,950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.90

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