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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.25, 13,426.02 and 2,376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.25, 13,426.02 and 2,376.29 is: 3,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.25 : 13,426.02 = 2,376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.25/13,426.02 = 2,376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.25x = 13,426.02 × 2,376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.25x = 31,904,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,904,150.63/8,950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.61

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