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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.24, 13,464.96 and 3,710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.24, 13,464.96 and 3,710.74 is: 5,565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.24 : 13,464.96 = 3,710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.24/13,464.96 = 3,710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.24x = 13,464.96 × 3,710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.24x = 49,964,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,964,965.67/8,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.74

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