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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,981.01, 13,471.50 and 2,407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,981.01, 13,471.50 and 2,407.05 is: 3,610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,981.01 : 13,471.50 = 2,407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,981.01/13,471.50 = 2,407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,981.01x = 13,471.50 × 2,407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,981.01x = 32,426,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,426,574.08/8,981.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.57

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