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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.66, 13,454.54 and 3,044.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.66, 13,454.54 and 3,044.93 is: 4,567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.66 : 13,454.54 = 3,044.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.66/13,454.54 = 3,044.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.66x = 13,454.54 × 3,044.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.66x = 40,968,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,968,061.40/8,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.91

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