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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.93, 13,441.00 and 2,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.93, 13,441.00 and 2,720.80 is: 4,081.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.93 : 13,441.00 = 2,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.93/13,441.00 = 2,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.93x = 13,441.00 × 2,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.93x = 36,570,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,570,212.30/8,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.08

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