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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.44, 13,449.68 and 4,037.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.44, 13,449.68 and 4,037.36 is: 6,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.44 : 13,449.68 = 4,037.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.44/13,449.68 = 4,037.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.44x = 13,449.68 × 4,037.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.44x = 54,301,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,301,200.04/8,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.32

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