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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.90, 13,435.28 and 2,383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.90, 13,435.28 and 2,383.55 is: 3,575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.90 : 13,435.28 = 2,383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.90/13,435.28 = 2,383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.90x = 13,435.28 × 2,383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.90x = 32,023,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023,661.64/8,956.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.31

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