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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.09, 13,462.39 and 3,783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.09, 13,462.39 and 3,783.37 is: 5,673.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.09 : 13,462.39 = 3,783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.09/13,462.39 = 3,783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.09x = 13,462.39 × 3,783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.09x = 50,933,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,933,202.45/8,977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.69

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