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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.55, 13,460.79 and 2,401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.55, 13,460.79 and 2,401.25 is: 3,601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.55 : 13,460.79 = 2,401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.55/13,460.79 = 2,401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.55x = 13,460.79 × 2,401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.55x = 32,322,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322,654.68/8,974.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.59

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