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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.84, 13,450.58 and 5,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.84, 13,450.58 and 5,026.02 is: 7,534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.84 : 13,450.58 = 5,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.84/13,450.58 = 5,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.84x = 13,450.58 × 5,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.84x = 67,602,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,602,858.96/8,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.17

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