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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.26, 13,477.60 and 2,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.26, 13,477.60 and 2,411.10 is: 3,616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.26 : 13,477.60 = 2,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.26/13,477.60 = 2,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.26x = 13,477.60 × 2,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.26x = 32,495,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,495,841.36/8,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.57

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