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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.89, 13,463.46 and 3,052.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.89, 13,463.46 and 3,052.77 is: 4,579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.89 : 13,463.46 = 3,052.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.89/13,463.46 = 3,052.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.89x = 13,463.46 × 3,052.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.89x = 41,100,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,100,846.78/8,974.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.54

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