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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.23, 13,473.03 and 2,407.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.23, 13,473.03 and 2,407.89 is: 3,611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.23 : 13,473.03 = 2,407.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.23/13,473.03 = 2,407.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.23x = 13,473.03 × 2,407.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.23x = 32,441,574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441,574.21/8,983.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.35

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