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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.74, 13,467.54 and 3,435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.74, 13,467.54 and 3,435.75 is: 5,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.74 : 13,467.54 = 3,435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.74/13,467.54 = 3,435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.74x = 13,467.54 × 3,435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.74x = 46,271,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,271,100.56/8,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.98

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