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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.76, 13,425.08 and 2,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.76, 13,425.08 and 2,377.44 is: 3,565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.76 : 13,425.08 = 2,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.76/13,425.08 = 2,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.76x = 13,425.08 × 2,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.76x = 31,917,310.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917,310.31/8,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.88

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