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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.69, 13,464.86 and 4,042.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.69, 13,464.86 and 4,042.85 is: 6,064.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.69 : 13,464.86 = 4,042.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.69/13,464.86 = 4,042.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.69x = 13,464.86 × 4,042.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.69x = 54,436,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,436,321.71/8,976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.19

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