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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.48, 13,467.74 and 4,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.48, 13,467.74 and 4,592.76 is: 6,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.48 : 13,467.74 = 4,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.48/13,467.74 = 4,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.48x = 13,467.74 × 4,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.48x = 61,854,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,854,097.56/8,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.69

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