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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.37, 13,449.55 and 2,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.37, 13,449.55 and 2,392.58 is: 3,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.37 : 13,449.55 = 2,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.37/13,449.55 = 2,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.37x = 13,449.55 × 2,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.37x = 32,179,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,179,057.09/8,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.86

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