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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.08, 13,440.96 and 4,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.08, 13,440.96 and 4,344.96 is: 6,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.08 : 13,440.96 = 4,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.08/13,440.96 = 4,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.08x = 13,440.96 × 4,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.08x = 58,400,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,400,433.56/8,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.30

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