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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.16, 13,462.74 and 3,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.16, 13,462.74 and 3,131.82 is: 4,697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.16 : 13,462.74 = 3,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.16/13,462.74 = 3,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.16x = 13,462.74 × 3,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.16x = 42,162,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,162,878.39/8,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.73

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