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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.85, 13,443.69 and 3,119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.85, 13,443.69 and 3,119.64 is: 4,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.85 : 13,443.69 = 3,119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.85/13,443.69 = 3,119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.85x = 13,443.69 × 3,119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.85x = 41,939,473.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,939,473.07/8,969.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.60

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