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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.09, 13,426.85 and 2,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.09, 13,426.85 and 2,377.26 is: 3,565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.09 : 13,426.85 = 2,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.09/13,426.85 = 2,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.09x = 13,426.85 × 2,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.09x = 31,919,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,919,119.37/8,951.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.95

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