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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.61, 13,463.91 and 2,403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.61, 13,463.91 and 2,403.31 is: 3,604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.61 : 13,463.91 = 2,403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.61/13,463.91 = 2,403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.61x = 13,463.91 × 2,403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.61x = 32,357,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357,949.54/8,976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.70

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