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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.72, 13,466.33 and 3,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.72, 13,466.33 and 3,786 is: 5,677.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.72 : 13,466.33 = 3,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.72/13,466.33 = 3,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.72x = 13,466.33 × 3,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.72x = 50,983,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983,525.38/8,979.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.63

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