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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.03, 13,471.70 and 3,133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.03, 13,471.70 and 3,133.64 is: 4,702.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.03 : 13,471.70 = 3,133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.03/13,471.70 = 3,133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.03x = 13,471.70 × 3,133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.03x = 42,215,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,215,493.63/8,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.61

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