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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.46, 13,463.19 and 2,401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.46, 13,463.19 and 2,401.48 is: 3,602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.46 : 13,463.19 = 2,401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.46/13,463.19 = 2,401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.46x = 13,463.19 × 2,401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.46x = 32,331,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331,527.12/8,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.21

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