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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.28, 13,463.36 and 2,402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.28, 13,463.36 and 2,402.98 is: 3,604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.28 : 13,463.36 = 2,402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.28/13,463.36 = 2,402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.28x = 13,463.36 × 2,402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.28x = 32,352,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,352,184.81/8,976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.19

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