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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.92, 13,471.56 and 4,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.92, 13,471.56 and 4,305.60 is: 6,454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.92 : 13,471.56 = 4,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.92/13,471.56 = 4,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.92x = 13,471.56 × 4,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.92x = 58,003,148.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,003,148.74/8,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.17

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