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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.52, 13,426.86 and 2,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.52, 13,426.86 and 2,376.88 is: 3,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.52 : 13,426.86 = 2,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.52/13,426.86 = 2,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.52x = 13,426.86 × 2,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.52x = 31,914,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914,035.00/8,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.61

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