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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.84, 13,462.02 and 3,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.84, 13,462.02 and 3,783.12 is: 5,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.84 : 13,462.02 = 3,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.84/13,462.02 = 3,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.84x = 13,462.02 × 3,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.84x = 50,928,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,928,437.10/8,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.31

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