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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.04, 13,461.48 and 2,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.04, 13,461.48 and 2,401.08 is: 3,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.04 : 13,461.48 = 2,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.04/13,461.48 = 2,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.04x = 13,461.48 × 2,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.04x = 32,322,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322,090.40/8,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.33

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