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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.78, 13,475.82 and 3,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.78, 13,475.82 and 3,136.40 is: 4,706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.78 : 13,475.82 = 3,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.78/13,475.82 = 3,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.78x = 13,475.82 × 3,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.78x = 42,265,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,265,561.85/8,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.75

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