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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.51, 13,441.36 and 2,386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.51, 13,441.36 and 2,386.75 is: 3,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.51 : 13,441.36 = 2,386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.51/13,441.36 = 2,386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.51x = 13,441.36 × 2,386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.51x = 32,081,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081,138.34/8,960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.28

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