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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.90, 13,475.04 and 2,408.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.90, 13,475.04 and 2,408.94 is: 3,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.90 : 13,475.04 = 2,408.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.90/13,475.04 = 2,408.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.90x = 13,475.04 × 2,408.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.90x = 32,460,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,460,562.86/8,982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.60

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