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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.77, 13,440.93 and 4,284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.77, 13,440.93 and 4,284.09 is: 6,426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.77 : 13,440.93 = 4,284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.77/13,440.93 = 4,284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.77x = 13,440.93 × 4,284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.77x = 57,582,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,582,137.74/8,960.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.02

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