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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.90, 13,476.54 and 2,409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.90, 13,476.54 and 2,409.94 is: 3,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.90 : 13,476.54 = 2,409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.90/13,476.54 = 2,409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.90x = 13,476.54 × 2,409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.90x = 32,477,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477,652.81/8,983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.10

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