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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.78, 13,465.68 and 3,053.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.78, 13,465.68 and 3,053.07 is: 4,579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.78 : 13,465.68 = 3,053.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.78/13,465.68 = 3,053.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.78x = 13,465.68 × 3,053.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.78x = 41,111,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,111,663.64/8,976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.78

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