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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.64, 13,455.96 and 2,396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.64, 13,455.96 and 2,396.86 is: 3,595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.64 : 13,455.96 = 2,396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.64/13,455.96 = 2,396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.64x = 13,455.96 × 2,396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.64x = 32,252,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,252,052.29/8,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.29

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