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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.46, 13,434.66 and 4,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.46, 13,434.66 and 4,027.32 is: 6,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.46 : 13,434.66 = 4,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.46/13,434.66 = 4,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.46x = 13,434.66 × 4,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.46x = 54,105,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,105,674.91/8,963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.25

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