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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.59, 13,446.62 and 3,766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.59, 13,446.62 and 3,766.46 is: 5,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.59 : 13,446.62 = 3,766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.59/13,446.62 = 3,766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.59x = 13,446.62 × 3,766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.59x = 50,646,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,646,137.53/8,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.10

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