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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.73, 13,468.53 and 2,406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.73, 13,468.53 and 2,406.45 is: 3,609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.73 : 13,468.53 = 2,406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.73/13,468.53 = 2,406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.73x = 13,468.53 × 2,406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.73x = 32,411,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,411,344.02/8,979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.39

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