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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.96, 13,468.20 and 3,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.96, 13,468.20 and 3,784 is: 5,674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.96 : 13,468.20 = 3,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.96/13,468.20 = 3,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.96x = 13,468.20 × 3,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.96x = 50,963,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,963,668.80/8,980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.63

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