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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.80, 13,462.28 and 3,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.80, 13,462.28 and 3,131.40 is: 4,697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.80 : 13,462.28 = 3,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.80/13,462.28 = 3,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.80x = 13,462.28 × 3,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.80x = 42,155,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,155,783.59/8,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.13

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