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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.24, 13,426.86 and 2,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.24, 13,426.86 and 2,377.48 is: 3,566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.24 : 13,426.86 = 2,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.24/13,426.86 = 2,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.24x = 13,426.86 × 2,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.24x = 31,922,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922,091.11/8,951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.22

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