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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.63, 13,441.01 and 2,804.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.63, 13,441.01 and 2,804.63 is: 4,206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.63 : 13,441.01 = 2,804.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.63/13,441.01 = 2,804.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.63x = 13,441.01 × 2,804.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.63x = 37,696,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,696,978.65/8,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.96

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