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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.52, 13,431.66 and 4,022.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.52, 13,431.66 and 4,022.91 is: 6,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.52 : 13,431.66 = 4,022.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.52/13,431.66 = 4,022.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.52x = 13,431.66 × 4,022.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.52x = 54,034,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,359.33/8,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.29

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