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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.80, 13,462.20 and 5,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.80, 13,462.20 and 5,086.80 is: 7,630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.80 : 13,462.20 = 5,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.80/13,462.20 = 5,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.80x = 13,462.20 × 5,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.80x = 68,479,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,479,518.96/8,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.20

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