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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.96, 13,432.50 and 2,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.96, 13,432.50 and 2,382.90 is: 3,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.96 : 13,432.50 = 2,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.96/13,432.50 = 2,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.96x = 13,432.50 × 2,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.96x = 32,008,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,008,304.25/8,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.97

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