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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.52, 13,463.91 and 3,051.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.52, 13,463.91 and 3,051.80 is: 4,578.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.52 : 13,463.91 = 3,051.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.52/13,463.91 = 3,051.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.52x = 13,463.91 × 3,051.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.52x = 41,089,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,160.54/8,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.42

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