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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.07, 13,440.41 and 6,883.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.07, 13,440.41 and 6,883.23 is: 10,325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.07 : 13,440.41 = 6,883.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.07/13,440.41 = 6,883.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.07x = 13,440.41 × 6,883.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.07x = 92,513,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,513,398.91/8,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.08

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