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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.53, 13,429.40 and 2,378.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.53, 13,429.40 and 2,378.57 is: 3,568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.53 : 13,429.40 = 2,378.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.53/13,429.40 = 2,378.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.53x = 13,429.40 × 2,378.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.53x = 31,942,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,942,688.92/8,952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.01

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