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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.73, 13,462.71 and 3,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.73, 13,462.71 and 3,709.24 is: 5,563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.73 : 13,462.71 = 3,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.73/13,462.71 = 3,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.73x = 13,462.71 × 3,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.73x = 49,936,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,936,422.44/8,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.49

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