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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.02, 13,446.06 and 3,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.02, 13,446.06 and 3,119.24 is: 4,678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.02 : 13,446.06 = 3,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.02/13,446.06 = 3,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.02x = 13,446.06 × 3,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.02x = 41,941,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941,488.19/8,964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.87

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