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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.96, 13,462.74 and 3,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.96, 13,462.74 and 3,129 is: 4,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.96 : 13,462.74 = 3,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.96/13,462.74 = 3,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.96x = 13,462.74 × 3,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.96x = 42,124,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,124,913.46/8,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.13

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