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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.46, 13,472.34 and 3,134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.46, 13,472.34 and 3,134.06 is: 4,703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.46 : 13,472.34 = 3,134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.46/13,472.34 = 3,134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.46x = 13,472.34 × 3,134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.46x = 42,223,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,223,169.09/8,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.24

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