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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.80, 13,474.80 and 3,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.80, 13,474.80 and 3,140.80 is: 4,710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.80 : 13,474.80 = 3,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.80/13,474.80 = 3,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.80x = 13,474.80 × 3,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.80x = 42,321,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,321,651.84/8,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.36

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