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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.81, 13,469.46 and 3,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.81, 13,469.46 and 3,134.92 is: 4,703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.81 : 13,469.46 = 3,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.81/13,469.46 = 3,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.81x = 13,469.46 × 3,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.81x = 42,225,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,225,679.54/8,977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.34

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