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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.73, 13,455.96 and 4,036.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.73, 13,455.96 and 4,036.89 is: 6,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.73 : 13,455.96 = 4,036.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.73/13,455.96 = 4,036.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.73x = 13,455.96 × 4,036.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.73x = 54,320,230.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,320,230.36/8,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.27

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