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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.73, 13,463.60 and 2,401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.73, 13,463.60 and 2,401.75 is: 3,602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.73 : 13,463.60 = 2,401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.73/13,463.60 = 2,401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.73x = 13,463.60 × 2,401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.73x = 32,336,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,336,201.30/8,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.63

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