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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.48, 13,443.64 and 4,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.48, 13,443.64 and 4,033.32 is: 6,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.48 : 13,443.64 = 4,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.48/13,443.64 = 4,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.48x = 13,443.64 × 4,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.48x = 54,222,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,222,502.08/8,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.22

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