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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.29, 13,449.31 and 4,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.29, 13,449.31 and 4,032.44 is: 6,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.29 : 13,449.31 = 4,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.29/13,449.31 = 4,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.29x = 13,449.31 × 4,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.29x = 54,233,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233,535.62/8,966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.60

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