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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.92, 13,442.40 and 4,580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.92, 13,442.40 and 4,580.04 is: 6,866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.92 : 13,442.40 = 4,580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.92/13,442.40 = 4,580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.92x = 13,442.40 × 4,580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.92x = 61,566,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,566,729.70/8,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.75

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