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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.49, 13,442.22 and 2,387.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.49, 13,442.22 and 2,387.70 is: 3,581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.49 : 13,442.22 = 2,387.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.49/13,442.22 = 2,387.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.49x = 13,442.22 × 2,387.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.49x = 32,095,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095,988.69/8,961.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.55

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