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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.19, 13,464.29 and 4,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.19, 13,464.29 and 4,040.06 is: 6,060.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.19 : 13,464.29 = 4,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.19/13,464.29 = 4,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.19x = 13,464.29 × 4,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.19x = 54,396,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,396,519.26/8,976.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.09

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