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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.97, 13,450.77 and 3,043.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.97, 13,450.77 and 3,043.80 is: 4,565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.97 : 13,450.77 = 3,043.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.97/13,450.77 = 3,043.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.97x = 13,450.77 × 3,043.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.97x = 40,941,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,941,453.73/8,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.81

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