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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.60, 13,443.90 and 3,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.60, 13,443.90 and 3,119.80 is: 4,679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.60 : 13,443.90 = 3,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.60/13,443.90 = 3,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.60x = 13,443.90 × 3,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.60x = 41,942,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942,279.22/8,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.70

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