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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.62, 13,466.23 and 2,403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.62, 13,466.23 and 2,403.80 is: 3,605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.62 : 13,466.23 = 2,403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.62/13,466.23 = 2,403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.62x = 13,466.23 × 2,403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.62x = 32,370,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,123.67/8,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.65

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