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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.49, 13,443.72 and 2,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.49, 13,443.72 and 2,388.70 is: 3,583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.49 : 13,443.72 = 2,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.49/13,443.72 = 2,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.49x = 13,443.72 × 2,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.49x = 32,113,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113,013.96/8,962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.05

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