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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.24, 13,468.64 and 4,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.24, 13,468.64 and 4,058.32 is: 6,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.24 : 13,468.64 = 4,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.24/13,468.64 = 4,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.24x = 13,468.64 × 4,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.24x = 54,660,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,660,051.08/8,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.32

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