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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.92, 13,460.40 and 4,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.92, 13,460.40 and 4,045.68 is: 6,063.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.92 : 13,460.40 = 4,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.92/13,460.40 = 4,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.92x = 13,460.40 × 4,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.92x = 54,456,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,456,471.07/8,980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.57

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