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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.54, 13,427.74 and 2,379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.54, 13,427.74 and 2,379.23 is: 3,568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.54 : 13,427.74 = 2,379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.54/13,427.74 = 2,379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.54x = 13,427.74 × 2,379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.54x = 31,947,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947,681.84/8,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.56

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