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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.98, 13,446.27 and 3,040.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.98, 13,446.27 and 3,040.81 is: 4,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.98 : 13,446.27 = 3,040.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.98/13,446.27 = 3,040.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.98x = 13,446.27 × 3,040.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.98x = 40,887,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,887,518.66/8,963.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.31

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