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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.60, 13,449.78 and 4,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.60, 13,449.78 and 4,032.76 is: 6,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.60 : 13,449.78 = 4,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.60/13,449.78 = 4,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.60x = 13,449.78 × 4,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.60x = 54,239,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,239,734.79/8,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.09

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