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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.21, 13,459.77 and 4,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.21, 13,459.77 and 4,044.07 is: 6,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.21 : 13,459.77 = 4,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.21/13,459.77 = 4,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.21x = 13,459.77 × 4,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.21x = 54,432,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,432,252.06/8,980.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.36

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