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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.40, 13,449.06 and 3,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.40, 13,449.06 and 3,124.20 is: 4,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.40 : 13,449.06 = 3,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.40/13,449.06 = 3,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.40x = 13,449.06 × 3,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.40x = 42,017,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017,553.25/8,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.68

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