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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.67, 13,412.66 and 4,012.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.67, 13,412.66 and 4,012.82 is: 6,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.67 : 13,412.66 = 4,012.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.67/13,412.66 = 4,012.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.67x = 13,412.66 × 4,012.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.67x = 53,822,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822,603.77/8,937.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.00

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