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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.24, 13,468.56 and 3,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.24, 13,468.56 and 3,056.44 is: 4,584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.24 : 13,468.56 = 3,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.24/13,468.56 = 3,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.24x = 13,468.56 × 3,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.24x = 41,165,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165,845.53/8,980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.05

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