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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.28, 13,455.86 and 2,397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.28, 13,455.86 and 2,397.98 is: 3,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.28 : 13,455.86 = 2,397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.28/13,455.86 = 2,397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.28x = 13,455.86 × 2,397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.28x = 32,266,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,266,815.88/8,971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.68

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