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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.11, 13,462.48 and 2,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.11, 13,462.48 and 2,401.30 is: 3,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.11 : 13,462.48 = 2,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.11/13,462.48 = 2,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.11x = 13,462.48 × 2,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.11x = 32,327,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,327,458.27/8,975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.90

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