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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.23, 13,433.52 and 2,381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.23, 13,433.52 and 2,381.27 is: 3,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.23 : 13,433.52 = 2,381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.23/13,433.52 = 2,381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.23x = 13,433.52 × 2,381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.23x = 31,988,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988,838.17/8,955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.08

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