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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.35, 13,427.50 and 2,379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.35, 13,427.50 and 2,379.07 is: 3,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.35 : 13,427.50 = 2,379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.35/13,427.50 = 2,379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.35x = 13,427.50 × 2,379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.35x = 31,944,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,944,962.43/8,952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.33

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