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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.26, 13,466.57 and 3,053.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.26, 13,466.57 and 3,053.54 is: 4,581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.26 : 13,466.57 = 3,053.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.26/13,466.57 = 3,053.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.26x = 13,466.57 × 3,053.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.26x = 41,120,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,120,627.56/8,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.04

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