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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.02, 13,473.54 and 2,409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.02, 13,473.54 and 2,409.86 is: 3,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.02 : 13,473.54 = 2,409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.02/13,473.54 = 2,409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.02x = 13,473.54 × 2,409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.02x = 32,469,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,469,345.10/8,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.52

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