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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.59, 13,434.08 and 2,382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.59, 13,434.08 and 2,382.53 is: 3,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.59 : 13,434.08 = 2,382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.59/13,434.08 = 2,382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.59x = 13,434.08 × 2,382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.59x = 32,007,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,007,019.54/8,956.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.57

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