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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.93, 13,463.99 and 3,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.93, 13,463.99 and 3,132.56 is: 4,698.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.93 : 13,463.99 = 3,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.93/13,463.99 = 3,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.93x = 13,463.99 × 3,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.93x = 42,176,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176,673.53/8,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.87

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