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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.74, 13,466.64 and 4,357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.74, 13,466.64 and 4,357.50 is: 6,536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.74 : 13,466.64 = 4,357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.74/13,466.64 = 4,357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.74x = 13,466.64 × 4,357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.74x = 58,680,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,680,883.80/8,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.26

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