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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.45, 13,458.93 and 2,398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.45, 13,458.93 and 2,398.64 is: 3,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.45 : 13,458.93 = 2,398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.45/13,458.93 = 2,398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.45x = 13,458.93 × 2,398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.45x = 32,283,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283,127.86/8,972.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.03

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