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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.44, 13,459.56 and 3,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.44, 13,459.56 and 3,050.88 is: 4,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.44 : 13,459.56 = 3,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.44/13,459.56 = 3,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.44x = 13,459.56 × 3,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.44x = 41,063,502.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,063,502.41/8,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.61

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