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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.92, 13,431.42 and 6,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.92, 13,431.42 and 6,762.52 is: 10,136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.92 : 13,431.42 = 6,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.92/13,431.42 = 6,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.92x = 13,431.42 × 6,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.92x = 90,830,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,830,246.38/8,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.26

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