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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,978.03, 13,460.96 and 3,131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,978.03, 13,460.96 and 3,131.45 is: 4,695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,978.03 : 13,460.96 = 3,131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,978.03/13,460.96 = 3,131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,978.03x = 13,460.96 × 3,131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,978.03x = 42,152,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,152,240.23/8,978.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.05

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