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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.72, 13,418.64 and 4,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.72, 13,418.64 and 4,332 is: 6,488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.72 : 13,418.64 = 4,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.72/13,418.64 = 4,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.72x = 13,418.64 × 4,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.72x = 58,129,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,129,548.48/8,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.60

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