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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.60, 13,450.76 and 3,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.60, 13,450.76 and 3,044.08 is: 4,566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.60 : 13,450.76 = 3,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.60/13,450.76 = 3,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.60x = 13,450.76 × 3,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.60x = 40,945,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,945,202.51/8,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.41

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