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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.81, 13,443.48 and 2,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.81, 13,443.48 and 2,388 is: 3,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.81 : 13,443.48 = 2,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.81/13,443.48 = 2,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.81x = 13,443.48 × 2,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.81x = 32,103,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,103,030.24/8,961.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.20

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