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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.24, 13,421.52 and 4,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.24, 13,421.52 and 4,013.60 is: 6,022.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.24 : 13,421.52 = 4,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.24/13,421.52 = 4,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.24x = 13,421.52 × 4,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.24x = 53,868,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,868,612.67/8,945.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.04

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