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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.58, 13,466.46 and 3,134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.58, 13,466.46 and 3,134.34 is: 4,701.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.58 : 13,466.46 = 3,134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.58/13,466.46 = 3,134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.58x = 13,466.46 × 3,134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.58x = 42,208,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208,464.24/8,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.54

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