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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.07, 13,442.38 and 5,265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.07, 13,442.38 and 5,265.41 is: 7,899.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.07 : 13,442.38 = 5,265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.07/13,442.38 = 5,265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.07x = 13,442.38 × 5,265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.07x = 70,779,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,779,576.51/8,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.45

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