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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.32, 13,443.48 and 4,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.32, 13,443.48 and 4,026.20 is: 6,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.32 : 13,443.48 = 4,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.32/13,443.48 = 4,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.32x = 13,443.48 × 4,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.32x = 54,126,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,126,071.96/8,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.29

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