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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.40, 13,474.16 and 2,410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.40, 13,474.16 and 2,410.26 is: 3,615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.40 : 13,474.16 = 2,410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.40/13,474.16 = 2,410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.40x = 13,474.16 × 2,410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.40x = 32,476,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476,228.88/8,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.14

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