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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.57, 13,457.37 and 4,040.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.57, 13,457.37 and 4,040.29 is: 6,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.57 : 13,457.37 = 4,040.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.57/13,457.37 = 4,040.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.57x = 13,457.37 × 4,040.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.57x = 54,371,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,371,657.24/8,971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.44

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