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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.95, 13,427.19 and 2,377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.95, 13,427.19 and 2,377.05 is: 3,565.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.95 : 13,427.19 = 2,377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.95/13,427.19 = 2,377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.95x = 13,427.19 × 2,377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.95x = 31,917,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917,101.99/8,950.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.78

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