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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.03, 13,464.02 and 2,402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.03, 13,464.02 and 2,402.66 is: 3,603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.03 : 13,464.02 = 2,402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.03/13,464.02 = 2,402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.03x = 13,464.02 × 2,402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.03x = 32,349,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,349,501.96/8,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.59

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