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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.64, 13,471.62 and 2,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.64, 13,471.62 and 2,823.64 is: 4,236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.64 : 13,471.62 = 2,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.64/13,471.62 = 2,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.64x = 13,471.62 × 2,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.64x = 38,039,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039,005.10/8,979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.14

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