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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.80, 13,469.93 and 3,135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.80, 13,469.93 and 3,135.27 is: 4,704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.80 : 13,469.93 = 3,135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.80/13,469.93 = 3,135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.80x = 13,469.93 × 3,135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.80x = 42,231,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,231,867.43/8,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.03

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