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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.56, 13,474.20 and 2,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.56, 13,474.20 and 2,410.20 is: 3,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.56 : 13,474.20 = 2,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.56/13,474.20 = 2,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.56x = 13,474.20 × 2,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.56x = 32,475,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475,516.84/8,983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.99

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