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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.37, 13,432.14 and 2,382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.37, 13,432.14 and 2,382.22 is: 3,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.37 : 13,432.14 = 2,382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.37/13,432.14 = 2,382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.37x = 13,432.14 × 2,382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.37x = 31,998,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,998,312.55/8,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.09

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