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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.26, 13,433.43 and 2,383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.26, 13,433.43 and 2,383.01 is: 3,574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.26 : 13,433.43 = 2,383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.26/13,433.43 = 2,383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.26x = 13,433.43 × 2,383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.26x = 32,011,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,011,998.02/8,956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.26

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