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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.92, 13,470.12 and 3,135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.92, 13,470.12 and 3,135.39 is: 4,704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.92 : 13,470.12 = 3,135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.92/13,470.12 = 3,135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.92x = 13,470.12 × 3,135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.92x = 42,234,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,234,079.55/8,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.22

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