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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.32, 13,425.52 and 2,376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.32, 13,425.52 and 2,376.56 is: 3,564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.32 : 13,425.52 = 2,376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.32/13,425.52 = 2,376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.32x = 13,425.52 × 2,376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.32x = 31,906,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,906,553.81/8,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.85

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