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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.82, 13,457.74 and 4,040.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.82, 13,457.74 and 4,040.54 is: 6,060.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.82 : 13,457.74 = 4,040.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.82/13,457.74 = 4,040.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.82x = 13,457.74 × 4,040.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.82x = 54,376,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,376,536.78/8,971.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.81

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