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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.74, 13,441.09 and 2,386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.74, 13,441.09 and 2,386.95 is: 3,580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.74 : 13,441.09 = 2,386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.74/13,441.09 = 2,386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.74x = 13,441.09 × 2,386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.74x = 32,083,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,209.78/8,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.42

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