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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.71, 13,435.38 and 2,382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.71, 13,435.38 and 2,382.93 is: 3,574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.71 : 13,435.38 = 2,382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.71/13,435.38 = 2,382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.71x = 13,435.38 × 2,382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.71x = 32,015,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,570.06/8,956.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.48

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