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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.24, 13,466.79 and 3,435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.24, 13,466.79 and 3,435.25 is: 5,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.24 : 13,466.79 = 3,435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.24/13,466.79 = 3,435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.24x = 13,466.79 × 3,435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.24x = 46,261,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261,790.35/8,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.23

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