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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.37, 13,473.51 and 2,408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.37, 13,473.51 and 2,408.02 is: 3,611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.37 : 13,473.51 = 2,408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.37/13,473.51 = 2,408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.37x = 13,473.51 × 2,408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.37x = 32,444,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,481.55/8,983.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.62

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