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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.82, 13,445.73 and 2,389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.82, 13,445.73 and 2,389.68 is: 3,584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.82 : 13,445.73 = 2,389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.82/13,445.73 = 2,389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.82x = 13,445.73 × 2,389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.82x = 32,130,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,130,992.07/8,963.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.52

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