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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.87, 13,463.60 and 2,402.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.87, 13,463.60 and 2,402.05 is: 3,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.87 : 13,463.60 = 2,402.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.87/13,463.60 = 2,402.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.87x = 13,463.60 × 2,402.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.87x = 32,340,212.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,212.73/8,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.02

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