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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.58, 13,450.89 and 2,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.58, 13,450.89 and 2,393.03 is: 3,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.58 : 13,450.89 = 2,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.58/13,450.89 = 2,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.58x = 13,450.89 × 2,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.58x = 32,188,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,188,316.04/8,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.81

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