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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.69, 13,465.14 and 2,402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.69, 13,465.14 and 2,402.79 is: 3,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.69 : 13,465.14 = 2,402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.69/13,465.14 = 2,402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.69x = 13,465.14 × 2,402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.69x = 32,353,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,353,903.74/8,976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.21

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