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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.17, 13,468.71 and 7,582.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.17, 13,468.71 and 7,582.28 is: 11,389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.17 : 13,468.71 = 7,582.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.17/13,468.71 = 7,582.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.17x = 13,468.71 × 7,582.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.17x = 102,123,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,123,530.46/8,966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.88

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