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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.60, 13,443.84 and 4,032.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.60, 13,443.84 and 4,032.96 is: 6,050.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.60 : 13,443.84 = 4,032.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.60/13,443.84 = 4,032.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.60x = 13,443.84 × 4,032.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.60x = 54,218,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218,468.97/8,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.09

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