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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.37, 13,459.04 and 2,400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.37, 13,459.04 and 2,400.22 is: 3,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.37 : 13,459.04 = 2,400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.37/13,459.04 = 2,400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.37x = 13,459.04 × 2,400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.37x = 32,304,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,304,656.99/8,973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.06

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