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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.24, 13,465.29 and 3,434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.24, 13,465.29 and 3,434.25 is: 5,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.24 : 13,465.29 = 3,434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.24/13,465.29 = 3,434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.24x = 13,465.29 × 3,434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.24x = 46,243,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243,140.50/8,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.73

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