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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.64, 13,461.21 and 5,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.64, 13,461.21 and 5,277.96 is: 7,918.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.64 : 13,461.21 = 5,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.64/13,461.21 = 5,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.64x = 13,461.21 × 5,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.64x = 71,047,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,047,727.93/8,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,918.26

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