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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.04, 13,431.30 and 4,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.04, 13,431.30 and 4,030.92 is: 6,042.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.04 : 13,431.30 = 4,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.04/13,431.30 = 4,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.04x = 13,431.30 × 4,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.04x = 54,140,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,140,495.80/8,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.44

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