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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.96, 13,425.20 and 2,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.96, 13,425.20 and 2,377.68 is: 3,566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.96 : 13,425.20 = 2,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.96/13,425.20 = 2,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.96x = 13,425.20 × 2,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.96x = 31,920,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,920,829.54/8,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.19

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