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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.42, 13,433.40 and 2,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.42, 13,433.40 and 2,382.27 is: 3,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.42 : 13,433.40 = 2,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.42/13,433.40 = 2,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.42x = 13,433.40 × 2,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.42x = 32,001,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,001,985.82/8,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.48

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