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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.35, 13,424.50 and 2,377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.35, 13,424.50 and 2,377.07 is: 3,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.35 : 13,424.50 = 2,377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.35/13,424.50 = 2,377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.35x = 13,424.50 × 2,377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.35x = 31,910,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,910,962.41/8,950.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.33

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