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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.05, 13,427.06 and 2,378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.05, 13,427.06 and 2,378.75 is: 3,567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.05 : 13,427.06 = 2,378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.05/13,427.06 = 2,378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.05x = 13,427.06 × 2,378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.05x = 31,939,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939,539.95/8,952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.85

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