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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.62, 13,493.67 and 2,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.62, 13,493.67 and 2,422.32 is: 3,633.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.62 : 13,493.67 = 2,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.62/13,493.67 = 2,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.62x = 13,493.67 × 2,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.62x = 32,685,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685,986.71/8,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.54

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