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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.34, 13,451.40 and 2,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.34, 13,451.40 and 2,395.04 is: 3,592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.34 : 13,451.40 = 2,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.34/13,451.40 = 2,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.34x = 13,451.40 × 2,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.34x = 32,216,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216,641.06/8,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.26

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