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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.58, 12,345.44 and 6,718.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.58, 12,345.44 and 6,718.95 is: 9,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.58 : 12,345.44 = 6,718.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.58/12,345.44 = 6,718.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.58x = 12,345.44 × 6,718.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.58x = 82,948,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,948,360.49/8,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.03

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