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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.21, 13,446.28 and 4,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.21, 13,446.28 and 4,035.07 is: 6,047.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.21 : 13,446.28 = 4,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.21/13,446.28 = 4,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.21x = 13,446.28 × 4,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.21x = 54,256,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,256,681.04/8,971.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.87

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