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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.61, 13,424.89 and 2,377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.61, 13,424.89 and 2,377.31 is: 3,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.61 : 13,424.89 = 2,377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.61/13,424.89 = 2,377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.61x = 13,424.89 × 2,377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.61x = 31,915,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915,125.25/8,950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.69

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