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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.03, 13,425.50 and 2,377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.03, 13,425.50 and 2,377.73 is: 3,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.03 : 13,425.50 = 2,377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.03/13,425.50 = 2,377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.03x = 13,425.50 × 2,377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.03x = 31,922,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922,135.10/8,951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.31

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