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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.34, 13,462.06 and 2,402.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.34, 13,462.06 and 2,402.19 is: 3,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.34 : 13,462.06 = 2,402.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.34/13,462.06 = 2,402.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.34x = 13,462.06 × 2,402.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.34x = 32,338,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338,425.91/8,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.03

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