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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.10, 13,423.47 and 3,756.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.10, 13,423.47 and 3,756.02 is: 5,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.10 : 13,423.47 = 3,756.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.10/13,423.47 = 3,756.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.10x = 13,423.47 × 3,756.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.10x = 50,418,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,418,821.79/8,950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.32

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