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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.72, 13,433.85 and 5,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.72, 13,433.85 and 5,013.24 is: 7,510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.72 : 13,433.85 = 5,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.72/13,433.85 = 5,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.72x = 13,433.85 × 5,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.72x = 67,347,114.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,347,114.17/8,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.79

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