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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.56, 13,446.90 and 3,121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.56, 13,446.90 and 3,121.16 is: 4,681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.56 : 13,446.90 = 3,121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.56/13,446.90 = 3,121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.56x = 13,446.90 × 3,121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.56x = 41,969,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,969,859.17/8,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.76

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