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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.03, 13,438.30 and 2,385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.03, 13,438.30 and 2,385.27 is: 3,577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.03 : 13,438.30 = 2,385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.03/13,438.30 = 2,385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.03x = 13,438.30 × 2,385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.03x = 32,053,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053,973.84/8,959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.84

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