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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,176.97, 46,754.82 and 8,984.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,176.97, 46,754.82 and 8,984.39 is: 13,473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,176.97 : 46,754.82 = 8,984.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,176.97/46,754.82 = 8,984.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,176.97x = 46,754.82 × 8,984.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,176.97x = 420,063,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,063,303.49/31,176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.51

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