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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.12, 13,458.02 and 4,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.12, 13,458.02 and 4,038.26 is: 6,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.12 : 13,458.02 = 4,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.12/13,458.02 = 4,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.12x = 13,458.02 × 4,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.12x = 54,346,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,346,983.85/8,972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.32

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