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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.92, 13,435.36 and 2,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.92, 13,435.36 and 2,384.80 is: 3,576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.92 : 13,435.36 = 2,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.92/13,435.36 = 2,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.92x = 13,435.36 × 2,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.92x = 32,040,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,040,646.53/8,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.80

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