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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.53, 13,472.46 and 3,134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.53, 13,472.46 and 3,134.13 is: 4,703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.53 : 13,472.46 = 3,134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.53/13,472.46 = 3,134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.53x = 13,472.46 × 3,134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.53x = 42,224,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,224,441.06/8,977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.35

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