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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.35, 13,458.11 and 3,705.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.35, 13,458.11 and 3,705.93 is: 5,558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.35 : 13,458.11 = 3,705.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.35/13,458.11 = 3,705.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.35x = 13,458.11 × 3,705.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.35x = 49,874,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,874,795.06/8,972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.72

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