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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.06, 13,453.59 and 2,395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.06, 13,453.59 and 2,395.26 is: 3,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.06 : 13,453.59 = 2,395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.06/13,453.59 = 2,395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.06x = 13,453.59 × 2,395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.06x = 32,224,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224,845.98/8,969.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.89

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