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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.73, 13,460.60 and 2,399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.73, 13,460.60 and 2,399.75 is: 3,599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.73 : 13,460.60 = 2,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.73/13,460.60 = 2,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.73x = 13,460.60 × 2,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.73x = 32,301,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,301,995.55/8,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.62

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