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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.04, 13,461.15 and 2,401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.04, 13,461.15 and 2,401.16 is: 3,601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.04 : 13,461.15 = 2,401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.04/13,461.15 = 2,401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.04x = 13,461.15 × 2,401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.04x = 32,322,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322,374.93/8,974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.76

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