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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,665.89, 13,002.98 and 4,505.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,665.89, 13,002.98 and 4,505.13 is: 6,759.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,665.89 : 13,002.98 = 4,505.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,665.89/13,002.98 = 4,505.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,665.89x = 13,002.98 × 4,505.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,665.89x = 58,580,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,580,092.76/8,665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.85

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