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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.15, 13,437.09 and 4,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.15, 13,437.09 and 4,026.57 is: 6,037.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.15 : 13,437.09 = 4,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.15/13,437.09 = 4,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.15x = 13,437.09 × 4,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.15x = 54,105,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,105,383.48/8,961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.77

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