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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.28, 13,461.84 and 3,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.28, 13,461.84 and 3,131.40 is: 4,696.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.28 : 13,461.84 = 3,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.28/13,461.84 = 3,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.28x = 13,461.84 × 3,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.28x = 42,154,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154,405.78/8,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.72

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