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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.92, 13,440.42 and 6,768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.92, 13,440.42 and 6,768.52 is: 10,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.92 : 13,440.42 = 6,768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.92/13,440.42 = 6,768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.92x = 13,440.42 × 6,768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.92x = 90,971,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,971,751.58/8,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.26

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