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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.73, 13,475.28 and 2,409.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.73, 13,475.28 and 2,409.39 is: 3,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.73 : 13,475.28 = 2,409.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.73/13,475.28 = 2,409.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.73x = 13,475.28 × 2,409.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.73x = 32,467,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,467,204.88/8,984.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.60

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