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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.67, 13,438.24 and 2,384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.67, 13,438.24 and 2,384.87 is: 3,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.67 : 13,438.24 = 2,384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.67/13,438.24 = 2,384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.67x = 13,438.24 × 2,384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.67x = 32,048,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048,382.28/8,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.36

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