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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.12, 13,469.14 and 3,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.12, 13,469.14 and 3,140.16 is: 4,707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.12 : 13,469.14 = 3,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.12/13,469.14 = 3,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.12x = 13,469.14 × 3,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.12x = 42,295,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,295,254.66/8,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.26

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