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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.21, 13,455.27 and 4,041.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.21, 13,455.27 and 4,041.07 is: 6,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.21 : 13,455.27 = 4,041.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.21/13,455.27 = 4,041.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.21x = 13,455.27 × 4,041.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.21x = 54,373,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,373,687.94/8,977.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,056.86

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