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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.34, 13,458.33 and 2,398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.34, 13,458.33 and 2,398.74 is: 3,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.34 : 13,458.33 = 2,398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.34/13,458.33 = 2,398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.34x = 13,458.33 × 2,398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.34x = 32,283,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283,034.50/8,972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.06

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