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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.60, 13,478.20 and 4,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.60, 13,478.20 and 4,059.60 is: 6,087.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.60 : 13,478.20 = 4,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.60/13,478.20 = 4,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.60x = 13,478.20 × 4,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.60x = 54,716,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,716,100.72/8,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.95

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