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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.82, 13,444.26 and 4,031.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.82, 13,444.26 and 4,031.54 is: 6,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.82 : 13,444.26 = 4,031.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.82/13,444.26 = 4,031.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.82x = 13,444.26 × 4,031.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.82x = 54,201,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,071.96/8,962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.32

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