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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.07, 13,457.55 and 3,348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.07, 13,457.55 and 3,348.65 is: 5,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.07 : 13,457.55 = 3,348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.07/13,457.55 = 3,348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.07x = 13,457.55 × 3,348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.07x = 45,064,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,064,557.52/8,972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.76

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