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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.72, 13,479.84 and 3,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.72, 13,479.84 and 3,060.84 is: 4,591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.72 : 13,479.84 = 3,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.72/13,479.84 = 3,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.72x = 13,479.84 × 3,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.72x = 41,259,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259,633.47/8,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.69

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