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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.58, 12,367.08 and 7,466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.58, 12,367.08 and 7,466.13 is: 10,304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.58 : 12,367.08 = 7,466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.58/12,367.08 = 7,466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.58x = 12,367.08 × 7,466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.58x = 92,334,227.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,334,227.00/8,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.49

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