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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.75, 13,465.24 and 4,047.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.75, 13,465.24 and 4,047.71 is: 6,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.75 : 13,465.24 = 4,047.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.75/13,465.24 = 4,047.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.75x = 13,465.24 × 4,047.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.75x = 54,503,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503,309.15/8,975.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.29

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