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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.03, 13,436.81 and 2,384.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.03, 13,436.81 and 2,384.27 is: 3,576.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.03 : 13,436.81 = 2,384.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.03/13,436.81 = 2,384.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.03x = 13,436.81 × 2,384.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.03x = 32,036,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,036,903.87/8,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.33

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