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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.80, 13,461.30 and 3,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.80, 13,461.30 and 3,131.80 is: 4,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.80 : 13,461.30 = 3,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.80/13,461.30 = 3,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.80x = 13,461.30 × 3,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.80x = 42,158,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158,099.34/8,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.86

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