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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.84, 13,453.32 and 2,395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.84, 13,453.32 and 2,395.96 is: 3,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.84 : 13,453.32 = 2,395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.84/13,453.32 = 2,395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.84x = 13,453.32 × 2,395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.84x = 32,233,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233,616.59/8,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.96

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