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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.18, 13,460.31 and 4,814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.18, 13,460.31 and 4,814.94 is: 7,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.18 : 13,460.31 = 4,814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.18/13,460.31 = 4,814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.18x = 13,460.31 × 4,814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.18x = 64,810,585.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,810,585.03/8,976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.29

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