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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.55, 13,466.33 and 4,041.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.55, 13,466.33 and 4,041.42 is: 6,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.55 : 13,466.33 = 4,041.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.55/13,466.33 = 4,041.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.55x = 13,466.33 × 4,041.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.55x = 54,423,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423,095.39/8,977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.13

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