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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.56, 13,469.40 and 3,136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.56, 13,469.40 and 3,136.17 is: 4,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.56 : 13,469.40 = 3,136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.56/13,469.40 = 3,136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.56x = 13,469.40 × 3,136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.56x = 42,242,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,242,328.20/8,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.28

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