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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.30, 13,450.87 and 5,025.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.30, 13,450.87 and 5,025.27 is: 7,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.30 : 13,450.87 = 5,025.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.30/13,450.87 = 5,025.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.30x = 13,450.87 × 5,025.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.30x = 67,594,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,594,253.48/8,971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.50

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