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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,872, 46,315.76 and 8,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,872, 46,315.76 and 8,984 is: 13,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,872 : 46,315.76 = 8,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,872/46,315.76 = 8,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,872x = 46,315.76 × 8,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,872x = 416,100,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,100,787.84/30,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.26

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