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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.44, 13,464.66 and 4,040.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.44, 13,464.66 and 4,040.31 is: 6,060.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.44 : 13,464.66 = 4,040.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.44/13,464.66 = 4,040.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.44x = 13,464.66 × 4,040.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.44x = 54,401,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,401,400.44/8,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.47

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