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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.98, 13,464.59 and 3,710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.98, 13,464.59 and 3,710.49 is: 5,565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.98 : 13,464.59 = 3,710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.98/13,464.59 = 3,710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.98x = 13,464.59 × 3,710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.98x = 49,960,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,960,208.00/8,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.37

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