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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.88, 13,444.13 and 4,041.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.88, 13,444.13 and 4,041.98 is: 6,058.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.88 : 13,444.13 = 4,041.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.88/13,444.13 = 4,041.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.88x = 13,444.13 × 4,041.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.88x = 54,340,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,340,837.33/8,968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.82

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