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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.05, 13,477.58 and 4,176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.05, 13,477.58 and 4,176.02 is: 6,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.05 : 13,477.58 = 4,176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.05/13,477.58 = 4,176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.05x = 13,477.58 × 4,176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.05x = 56,282,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,282,555.36/8,985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.03

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