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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.37, 13,464.35 and 2,402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.37, 13,464.35 and 2,402.55 is: 3,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.37 : 13,464.35 = 2,402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.37/13,464.35 = 2,402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.37x = 13,464.35 × 2,402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.37x = 32,348,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,348,774.09/8,976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.77

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