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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.37, 13,465.85 and 2,403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.37, 13,465.85 and 2,403.55 is: 3,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.37 : 13,465.85 = 2,403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.37/13,465.85 = 2,403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.37x = 13,465.85 × 2,403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.37x = 32,365,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,365,843.77/8,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.27

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