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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.56, 13,464.90 and 3,133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.56, 13,464.90 and 3,133.17 is: 4,699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.56 : 13,464.90 = 3,133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.56/13,464.90 = 3,133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.56x = 13,464.90 × 3,133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.56x = 42,187,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187,820.73/8,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.78

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