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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.16, 13,476.24 and 3,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.16, 13,476.24 and 3,139.20 is: 4,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.16 : 13,476.24 = 3,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.16/13,476.24 = 3,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.16x = 13,476.24 × 3,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.16x = 42,304,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,304,612.61/8,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.80

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