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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.03, 13,426.99 and 2,378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.03, 13,426.99 and 2,378.73 is: 3,567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.03 : 13,426.99 = 2,378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.03/13,426.99 = 2,378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.03x = 13,426.99 × 2,378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.03x = 31,939,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939,183.92/8,952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.81

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