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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.11, 13,452.02 and 4,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.11, 13,452.02 and 4,034.26 is: 6,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.11 : 13,452.02 = 4,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.11/13,452.02 = 4,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.11x = 13,452.02 × 4,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.11x = 54,268,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,268,946.21/8,968.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.32

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