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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.01, 13,457.45 and 3,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.01, 13,457.45 and 3,348.58 is: 5,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.01 : 13,457.45 = 3,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.01/13,457.45 = 3,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.01x = 13,457.45 × 3,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.01x = 45,063,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063,347.92/8,972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.66

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