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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.52, 13,453.29 and 2,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.52, 13,453.29 and 2,396.28 is: 3,594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.52 : 13,453.29 = 2,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.52/13,453.29 = 2,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.52x = 13,453.29 × 2,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.52x = 32,237,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237,849.76/8,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.16

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