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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.04, 13,459.98 and 2,400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.04, 13,459.98 and 2,400.08 is: 3,599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.04 : 13,459.98 = 2,400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.04/13,459.98 = 2,400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.04x = 13,459.98 × 2,400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.04x = 32,305,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,305,028.80/8,974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.83

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