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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.03, 13,432.85 and 4,515.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.03, 13,432.85 and 4,515.27 is: 6,769.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.03 : 13,432.85 = 4,515.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.03/13,432.85 = 4,515.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.03x = 13,432.85 × 4,515.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.03x = 60,652,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,652,944.62/8,960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.28

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