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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.06, 13,463.97 and 3,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.06, 13,463.97 and 3,135.34 is: 4,702.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.06 : 13,463.97 = 3,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.06/13,463.97 = 3,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.06x = 13,463.97 × 3,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.06x = 42,214,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,214,123.70/8,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.44

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