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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.08, 13,477.62 and 2,411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.08, 13,477.62 and 2,411.12 is: 3,616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.08 : 13,477.62 = 2,411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.08/13,477.62 = 2,411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.08x = 13,477.62 × 2,411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.08x = 32,496,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496,159.13/8,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.68

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