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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.53, 13,428.72 and 2,379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.53, 13,428.72 and 2,379.17 is: 3,568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.53 : 13,428.72 = 2,379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.53/13,428.72 = 2,379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.53x = 13,428.72 × 2,379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.53x = 31,949,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,949,241.33/8,952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.74

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