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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.10, 13,473.12 and 2,408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.10, 13,473.12 and 2,408.12 is: 3,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.10 : 13,473.12 = 2,408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.10/13,473.12 = 2,408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.10x = 13,473.12 × 2,408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.10x = 32,444,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,889.73/8,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.17

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