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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.27, 13,445.40 and 2,391.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.27, 13,445.40 and 2,391.03 is: 3,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.27 : 13,445.40 = 2,391.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.27/13,445.40 = 2,391.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.27x = 13,445.40 × 2,391.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.27x = 32,148,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148,354.76/8,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.28

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