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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.13, 12,701.34 and 4,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.13, 12,701.34 and 4,568.76 is: 6,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.13 : 12,701.34 = 4,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.13/12,701.34 = 4,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.13x = 12,701.34 × 4,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.13x = 58,029,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,029,374.14/8,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.11

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