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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.80, 13,444.80 and 3,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.80, 13,444.80 and 3,120.80 is: 4,680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.80 : 13,444.80 = 3,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.80/13,444.80 = 3,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.80x = 13,444.80 × 3,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.80x = 41,958,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,958,531.84/8,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.36

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