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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.62, 13,424.89 and 2,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.62, 13,424.89 and 2,377.32 is: 3,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.62 : 13,424.89 = 2,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.62/13,424.89 = 2,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.62x = 13,424.89 × 2,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.62x = 31,915,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915,259.49/8,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.70

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