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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.71, 13,475.72 and 3,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.71, 13,475.72 and 3,136.32 is: 4,706.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.71 : 13,475.72 = 3,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.71/13,475.72 = 3,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.71x = 13,475.72 × 3,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.71x = 42,264,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,264,177.99/8,979.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.63

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