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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.96, 13,435.70 and 2,384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.96, 13,435.70 and 2,384.68 is: 3,576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.96 : 13,435.70 = 2,384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.96/13,435.70 = 2,384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.96x = 13,435.70 × 2,384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.96x = 32,039,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039,845.08/8,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.69

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