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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.64, 13,464.08 and 3,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.64, 13,464.08 and 3,050.12 is: 4,575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.64 : 13,464.08 = 3,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.64/13,464.08 = 3,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.64x = 13,464.08 × 3,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.64x = 41,066,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,066,977.12/8,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.38

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