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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.66, 13,424.93 and 2,377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.66, 13,424.93 and 2,377.35 is: 3,565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.66 : 13,424.93 = 2,377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.66/13,424.93 = 2,377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.66x = 13,424.93 × 2,377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.66x = 31,915,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915,754.36/8,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.74

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