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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.87, 13,465.10 and 2,403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.87, 13,465.10 and 2,403.05 is: 3,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.87 : 13,465.10 = 2,403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.87/13,465.10 = 2,403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.87x = 13,465.10 × 2,403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.87x = 32,357,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357,308.56/8,976.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.52

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