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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.62, 13,463.23 and 2,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.62, 13,463.23 and 2,401.80 is: 3,602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.62 : 13,463.23 = 2,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.62/13,463.23 = 2,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.62x = 13,463.23 × 2,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.62x = 32,335,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335,985.81/8,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.65

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