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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.37, 13,002.48 and 4,506.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.37, 13,002.48 and 4,506.23 is: 6,759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.37 : 13,002.48 = 4,506.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.37/13,002.48 = 4,506.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.37x = 13,002.48 × 4,506.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.37x = 58,592,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592,165.45/8,668.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.31

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