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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.26, 13,427.32 and 2,378.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.26, 13,427.32 and 2,378.94 is: 3,568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.26 : 13,427.32 = 2,378.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.26/13,427.32 = 2,378.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.26x = 13,427.32 × 2,378.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.26x = 31,942,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,942,788.64/8,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.13

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