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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.34, 13,452.90 and 2,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.34, 13,452.90 and 2,396.04 is: 3,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.34 : 13,452.90 = 2,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.34/13,452.90 = 2,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.34x = 13,452.90 × 2,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.34x = 32,233,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233,686.52/8,969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.76

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