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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.73, 13,452.96 and 4,034.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.73, 13,452.96 and 4,034.89 is: 6,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.73 : 13,452.96 = 4,034.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.73/13,452.96 = 4,034.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.73x = 13,452.96 × 4,034.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.73x = 54,281,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,281,146.51/8,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.27

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