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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.45, 13,457.18 and 4,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.45, 13,457.18 and 4,040.17 is: 6,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.45 : 13,457.18 = 4,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.45/13,457.18 = 4,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.45x = 13,457.18 × 4,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.45x = 54,369,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,369,217.53/8,971.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.25

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