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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.40, 13,449.48 and 4,032.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.40, 13,449.48 and 4,032.55 is: 6,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.40 : 13,449.48 = 4,032.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.40/13,449.48 = 4,032.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.40x = 13,449.48 × 4,032.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.40x = 54,235,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,235,662.54/8,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.77

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