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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.30, 13,450.05 and 2,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.30, 13,450.05 and 2,392.34 is: 3,588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.30 : 13,450.05 = 2,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.30/13,450.05 = 2,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.30x = 13,450.05 × 2,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.30x = 32,177,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,177,025.37/8,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.66

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