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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.26, 13,425.83 and 2,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.26, 13,425.83 and 2,377.94 is: 3,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.26 : 13,425.83 = 2,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.26/13,425.83 = 2,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.26x = 13,425.83 × 2,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.26x = 31,925,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,925,806.30/8,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.63

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