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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.07, 13,432.59 and 2,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.07, 13,432.59 and 2,381.25 is: 3,571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.07 : 13,432.59 = 2,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.07/13,432.59 = 2,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.07x = 13,432.59 × 2,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.07x = 31,986,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,986,354.94/8,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.87

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