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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.48, 13,454.58 and 2,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.48, 13,454.58 and 2,397.12 is: 3,595.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.48 : 13,454.58 = 2,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.48/13,454.58 = 2,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.48x = 13,454.58 × 2,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.48x = 32,252,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,252,242.81/8,970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.38

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