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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.58, 13,476.96 and 3,141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.58, 13,476.96 and 3,141.33 is: 4,712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.58 : 13,476.96 = 3,141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.58/13,476.96 = 3,141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.58x = 13,476.96 × 3,141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.58x = 42,335,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,335,578.76/8,984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.03

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