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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.37, 13,462.86 and 2,401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.37, 13,462.86 and 2,401.55 is: 3,602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.37 : 13,462.86 = 2,401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.37/13,462.86 = 2,401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.37x = 13,462.86 × 2,401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.37x = 32,331,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331,719.43/8,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.27

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