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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.32, 13,446.76 and 3,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.32, 13,446.76 and 3,120.60 is: 4,682.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.32 : 13,446.76 = 3,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.32/13,446.76 = 3,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.32x = 13,446.76 × 3,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.32x = 41,961,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,961,959.26/8,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.04

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