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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,649.99, 12,974.48 and 2,410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,649.99, 12,974.48 and 2,410.36 is: 3,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,649.99 : 12,974.48 = 2,410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,649.99/12,974.48 = 2,410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,649.99x = 12,974.48 × 2,410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,649.99x = 31,273,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,273,132.16/8,649.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.40

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