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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.01, 13,425.45 and 2,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.01, 13,425.45 and 2,377.69 is: 3,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.01 : 13,425.45 = 2,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.01/13,425.45 = 2,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.01x = 13,425.45 × 2,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.01x = 31,921,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921,558.21/8,951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.25

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