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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.56, 13,429.40 and 2,380.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.56, 13,429.40 and 2,380.41 is: 3,570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.56 : 13,429.40 = 2,380.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.56/13,429.40 = 2,380.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.56x = 13,429.40 × 2,380.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.56x = 31,967,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967,466.15/8,953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.36

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