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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.09, 13,444.55 and 2,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.09, 13,444.55 and 2,388.80 is: 3,583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.09 : 13,444.55 = 2,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.09/13,444.55 = 2,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.09x = 13,444.55 × 2,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.09x = 32,116,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,341.04/8,962.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.58

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