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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.36, 13,485.70 and 3,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.36, 13,485.70 and 3,143 is: 4,716.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.36 : 13,485.70 = 3,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.36/13,485.70 = 3,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.36x = 13,485.70 × 3,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.36x = 42,385,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385,555.10/8,986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.65

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