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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.60, 13,478.40 and 3,142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.60, 13,478.40 and 3,142.80 is: 4,714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.60 : 13,478.40 = 3,142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.60/13,478.40 = 3,142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.60x = 13,478.40 × 3,142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.60x = 42,359,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,359,915.52/8,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.20

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