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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.22, 13,447.78 and 4,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.22, 13,447.78 and 4,036.08 is: 6,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.22 : 13,447.78 = 4,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.22/13,447.78 = 4,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.22x = 13,447.78 × 4,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.22x = 54,276,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,276,315.90/8,972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.37

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