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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.96, 13,425.40 and 2,377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.96, 13,425.40 and 2,377.66 is: 3,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.96 : 13,425.40 = 2,377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.96/13,425.40 = 2,377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.96x = 13,425.40 × 2,377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.96x = 31,921,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921,036.56/8,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.21

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