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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.39, 13,470.81 and 3,057.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.39, 13,470.81 and 3,057.27 is: 4,585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.39 : 13,470.81 = 3,057.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.39/13,470.81 = 3,057.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.39x = 13,470.81 × 3,057.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.39x = 41,183,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183,820.65/8,980.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.97

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