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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.83, 13,459.01 and 3,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.83, 13,459.01 and 3,050.76 is: 4,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.83 : 13,459.01 = 3,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.83/13,459.01 = 3,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.83x = 13,459.01 × 3,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.83x = 41,060,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,060,194.09/8,974.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.04

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