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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.16, 13,449.92 and 6,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.16, 13,449.92 and 6,792.56 is: 10,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.16 : 13,449.92 = 6,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.16/13,449.92 = 6,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.16x = 13,449.92 × 6,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.16x = 91,359,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,359,388.60/8,960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.18

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