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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.75, 13,460.03 and 3,430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.75, 13,460.03 and 3,430.76 is: 5,146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.75 : 13,460.03 = 3,430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.75/13,460.03 = 3,430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.75x = 13,460.03 × 3,430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.75x = 46,178,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,178,098.54/8,972.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.48

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