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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.52, 13,443.12 and 4,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.52, 13,443.12 and 4,030.56 is: 6,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.52 : 13,443.12 = 4,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.52/13,443.12 = 4,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.52x = 13,443.12 × 4,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.52x = 54,183,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,183,301.75/8,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.92

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