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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.48, 13,459.17 and 2,400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.48, 13,459.17 and 2,400.18 is: 3,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.48 : 13,459.17 = 2,400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.48/13,459.17 = 2,400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.48x = 13,459.17 × 2,400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.48x = 32,304,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,304,430.65/8,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.99

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