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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.52, 13,444.62 and 4,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.52, 13,444.62 and 4,031.56 is: 6,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.52 : 13,444.62 = 4,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.52/13,444.62 = 4,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.52x = 13,444.62 × 4,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.52x = 54,202,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,202,792.21/8,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.42

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