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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.06, 13,464.96 and 3,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.06, 13,464.96 and 3,057.12 is: 4,585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.06 : 13,464.96 = 3,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.06/13,464.96 = 3,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.06x = 13,464.96 × 3,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.06x = 41,163,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163,998.52/8,976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.98

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