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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.66, 13,482.60 and 4,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.66, 13,482.60 and 4,055.52 is: 6,081.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.66 : 13,482.60 = 4,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.66/13,482.60 = 4,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.66x = 13,482.60 × 4,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.66x = 54,678,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678,953.95/8,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.07

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