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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.46, 13,437.66 and 4,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.46, 13,437.66 and 4,029.32 is: 6,039.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.46 : 13,437.66 = 4,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.46/13,437.66 = 4,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.46x = 13,437.66 × 4,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.46x = 54,144,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,144,632.19/8,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.25

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