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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.50, 13,454.79 and 2,397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.50, 13,454.79 and 2,397.35 is: 3,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.50 : 13,454.79 = 2,397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.50/13,454.79 = 2,397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.50x = 13,454.79 × 2,397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.50x = 32,255,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,773.53/8,970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.76

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