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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.56, 13,451.28 and 3,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.56, 13,451.28 and 3,773.20 is: 5,660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.56 : 13,451.28 = 3,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.56/13,451.28 = 3,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.56x = 13,451.28 × 3,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.56x = 50,754,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,754,369.70/8,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.41

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