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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.44, 13,465.04 and 2,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.44, 13,465.04 and 2,404.12 is: 3,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.44 : 13,465.04 = 2,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.44/13,465.04 = 2,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.44x = 13,465.04 × 2,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.44x = 32,371,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371,571.96/8,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.88

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