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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.02, 13,429.89 and 2,379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.02, 13,429.89 and 2,379.26 is: 3,568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.02 : 13,429.89 = 2,379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.02/13,429.89 = 2,379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.02x = 13,429.89 × 2,379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.02x = 31,953,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,953,233.66/8,953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.99

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