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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.56, 13,424.58 and 2,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.56, 13,424.58 and 2,377.32 is: 3,565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.56 : 13,424.58 = 2,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.56/13,424.58 = 2,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.56x = 13,424.58 × 2,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.56x = 31,914,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914,522.53/8,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.65

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