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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.21, 13,444.79 and 4,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.21, 13,444.79 and 4,034.07 is: 6,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.21 : 13,444.79 = 4,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.21/13,444.79 = 4,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.21x = 13,444.79 × 4,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.21x = 54,237,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,237,203.82/8,970.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.37

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