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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.68, 13,444.02 and 2,388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.68, 13,444.02 and 2,388.90 is: 3,583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.68 : 13,444.02 = 2,388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.68/13,444.02 = 2,388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.68x = 13,444.02 × 2,388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.68x = 32,116,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,419.38/8,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.35

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