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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.33, 13,455.18 and 3,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.33, 13,455.18 and 3,051.27 is: 4,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.33 : 13,455.18 = 3,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.33/13,455.18 = 3,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.33x = 13,455.18 × 3,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.33x = 41,055,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055,387.08/8,976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.74

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