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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.52, 13,466.28 and 3,782.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.52, 13,466.28 and 3,782.18 is: 5,673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.52 : 13,466.28 = 3,782.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.52/13,466.28 = 3,782.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.52x = 13,466.28 × 3,782.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.52x = 50,931,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,931,894.89/8,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.27

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