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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.91, 13,460.93 and 3,049.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.91, 13,460.93 and 3,049.18 is: 4,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.91 : 13,460.93 = 3,049.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.91/13,460.93 = 3,049.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.91x = 13,460.93 × 3,049.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.91x = 41,044,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,798.54/8,972.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.30

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