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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.46, 13,474.26 and 3,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.46, 13,474.26 and 3,061.74 is: 4,591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.46 : 13,474.26 = 3,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.46/13,474.26 = 3,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.46x = 13,474.26 × 3,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.46x = 41,254,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,254,680.81/8,984.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.78

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