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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.06, 13,461.63 and 3,131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.06, 13,461.63 and 3,131.78 is: 4,697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.06 : 13,461.63 = 3,131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.06/13,461.63 = 3,131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.06x = 13,461.63 × 3,131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.06x = 42,158,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158,863.60/8,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.34

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