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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.71, 13,460.52 and 4,044.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.71, 13,460.52 and 4,044.57 is: 6,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.71 : 13,460.52 = 4,044.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.71/13,460.52 = 4,044.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.71x = 13,460.52 × 4,044.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.71x = 54,442,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,442,015.38/8,980.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.11

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