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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.90, 13,466.03 and 2,402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.90, 13,466.03 and 2,402.94 is: 3,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.90 : 13,466.03 = 2,402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.90/13,466.03 = 2,402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.90x = 13,466.03 × 2,402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.90x = 32,358,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,358,050.11/8,976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.59

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