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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.33, 13,453.69 and 2,395.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.33, 13,453.69 and 2,395.17 is: 3,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.33 : 13,453.69 = 2,395.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.33/13,453.69 = 2,395.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.33x = 13,453.69 × 2,395.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.33x = 32,223,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223,874.68/8,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.67

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