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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.40, 13,462.80 and 3,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.40, 13,462.80 and 3,425.92 is: 5,138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.40 : 13,462.80 = 3,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.40/13,462.80 = 3,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.40x = 13,462.80 × 3,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.40x = 46,122,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,475.78/8,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.19

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