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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.06, 13,449.15 and 3,122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.06, 13,449.15 and 3,122.65 is: 4,684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.06 : 13,449.15 = 3,122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.06/13,449.15 = 3,122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.06x = 13,449.15 × 3,122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.06x = 41,996,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,996,988.25/8,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.00

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