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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.76, 13,456.32 and 3,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.76, 13,456.32 and 3,126.24 is: 4,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.76 : 13,456.32 = 3,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.76/13,456.32 = 3,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.76x = 13,456.32 × 3,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.76x = 42,067,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,067,685.84/8,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.95

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