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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.50, 13,474.30 and 2,410.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.50, 13,474.30 and 2,410.35 is: 3,615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.50 : 13,474.30 = 2,410.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.50/13,474.30 = 2,410.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.50x = 13,474.30 × 2,410.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.50x = 32,477,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477,779.01/8,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.27

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